continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

CONTINUOUS definition: uninterrupted in time; without cessation. See examples of continuous used in a sentence.

Definition of continuous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb "be" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb): Some verbs, …

If something is continuous, it happens all the time without stopping, or seems to do so. For example, if you say 'There was continual rain', you mean that it rained often.

A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping. Residents report that they heard continuous gunfire. ...all employees who had a record of five years' continuous …

The adjective continuous describes something that occurs over space or time without interruption. Some computer fans make a continuous noise — a constant buzz — that can drive you to …

adjective Uninterrupted in time, sequence, substance, or extent. synonym: continual. adjective Attached together in repeated units. adjective Of or relating to a line or curve that extends …

CONTINUOUS meaning: 1 : continuing without stopping happening or existing without a break or interruption; 2 : progressive

con•tin•u•ous (kən tin′ yo̅o̅ əs), adj. uninterrupted in time; without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert. being in immediate connection or spatial relationship: a continuous series …