Synonyms for continuous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kuh n-tin-yoo-uh s

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈtɪn yu əs

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Définition of continuous

Origin : 1640s, from French continueus or directly from Latin continuus "uninterrupted, hanging together" (see continue). Related: Continuously.

adj constant, unending

Example sentences :

She always thought of seventy-nine as one continuous November.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

Porter viewed this continuous performance with silent skepticism.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

This report was followed by another, and yet another, and now by one continuous volley.
Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh

At its highest speed this ticking changed into a continuous sound of trickling.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

The thunder was not loud, but it kept up a continuous muttering and rumbling.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

The effort of continuous talking wearied him, and presently he dozed off.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

For a moment the only sound was that of the continuous rumble of the wheels.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

There must therefore be a cause at each moment and a continuous cause.
Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet

His diligence was so continuous and so regular that it became habitual.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

But this circle had a continuous tendency to draw in upon him.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Antonyms for continuous

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