continuous

uninterrupted in time: continuous ticking of a clock. [These words are often used without any distinction in meaning, as are continually and continuously. To make a clear distinction, use the contrasting terms intermittent and uninterrupted.]
Not to be confused with:continual – intermittent; often repeated: continual chiming of a clock

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C0603300 (kən-tĭn′yo͞o-əs)adj.1. Uninterrupted in time, sequence, substance, or extent. See Synonyms at continual.2. Attached together in repeated units: a continuous form fed into a printer.3. Mathematics a. Of or relating to a line or curve that extends without a break or irregularity.b. Of or relating to a function between two topological spaces such that the preimage of any open set in the range is an open set in the domain.

[From Latin continuus; see continue.]

con·tin′u·ous·ly adv.con·tin′u·ous·ness n.

continuous

(kənˈtɪnjʊəs) adj1. prolonged without interruption; unceasing: a continuous noise. 2. in an unbroken series or pattern3. (Mathematics) maths (of a function or curve) changing gradually in value as the variable changes in value. A function f is continuous if at every value a of the independent variable the difference between f(x) and f(a) approaches zero as x approaches a. Compare discontinuous² See also limit⁵4. (Statistics) statistics (of a variable) having a continuum of possible values so that its distribution requires integration rather than summation to determine its cumulative probability. Compare discrete³5. (Grammar) grammar another word for progressive⁸[C17: from Latin continuus, from continēre to hold together, contain] conˈtinuously adv conˈtinuousness nUsage: Both continual and continuous can be used to say that something continues without interruption, but only continual can correctly be used to say that something keeps happening repeatedly

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adj. 1. uninterrupted in time; without cessation: continuous noise during the movie. 2. being in immediate connection or spatial relationship: a continuous row of warehouses. 3. progressive (def. 9). [1635–45; < Latin continuus uninterrupted =contin(ēre) to hold together, retain (see contain) + -uus] con•tin′u•ous•ly, adv. con•tin′u•ous•ness, n. usage: See continual.

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You can use constant, continual, and continuous to describe things that happen or exist without stopping.

1. 'constant'

You describe something as constant when it happens all the time or never goes away.

He was in constant pain.I'm getting tired of Eva's constant criticism.2. 'continual' and 'continuous'

Continual is usually used to describe something that happens often over a period of time. 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. If you say 'There was continuous rain', you mean that it did not stop raining.

Continual can only be used in front of a noun. Don't use it after a verb. Continuous can be used either in front of a noun or after a linking verb.

There have been continual demands to cut costs.He still smoked despite the continual warnings of his nurse.There was a continuous background noise.Breathing should be slow and continuous.

If you are describing something undesirable which continues to happen or exist without stopping, it is better to use continual rather than continuous.

Life is a continual struggle.She was in continual pain.3. 'continual' or 'continuous'

If you are describing something undesirable which continues to happen or exist without stopping, it is better to use continual rather than continuous.

Life is a continual struggle.It was sad to see her the victim of continual pain.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	continuous - continuing in time or space without interruption; "a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light"- James Jeans; "a continuous bout of illness lasting six months"; "lived in continuous fear"; "a continuous row of warehouses"; "a continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it"; "moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks"uninterruptedunbroken - marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence; "cars in an unbroken procession"; "the unbroken quiet of the afternoon"noncontinuous, discontinuous - not continuing without interruption in time or space; "discontinuous applause"; "the landscape was a discontinuous mosaic of fields and forest areas"; "he received a somewhat haphazard and discontinuous schooling"
	2.	continuous - of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularitymath, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangementdiscontinuous - of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities

continuous

adjective constant, continued, extended, prolonged, unbroken, uninterrupted, unceasing Residents reported that they heard continuous gunfire.
broken, periodic, passing, occasional, interrupted, intermittent, spasmodic, inconstant

continuous

adjectiveExisting or occurring without interruption or end:around-the-clock, ceaseless, constant, continual, endless, eternal, everlasting, incessant, interminable, nonstop, ongoing, perpetual, persistent, relentless, round-the-clock, timeless, unceasing, unending, unfailing, uninterrupted, unremitting.

Translations

连续的持续的

continue

(kənˈtinjuː) verb1. to go on being, doing etc; to last or keep on. She continued to run; They continued running; He will continue in his present job; The noise continued for several hours; The road continues for 150 kilometres. 延续，延伸 2. to go on (with) often after a break or pause. He continued his talk after the interval; This story is continued on p.53.继续conˈtinual adjective very frequent; repeated many times. continual interruptions. 频繁的，连续的 conˈtinually adverb连续地conˌtinuˈation noun1. the act of continuing, often after a break or pause. the continuation of his studies.继续2. something which carries on, especially a further part of a story etc. This is a continuation of what he said last week. （故事的）续篇 ˌcontiˈnuity (kon-) noun1. the state of being continuous or logically related. It is important to children to have some continuity in their education. 连续性，持续性 2. the detailed arrangement of the parts of a story etc for a film script etc. （电影或电视节目场景中服装、物体的）一致性，衔接 adjectivea continuity girl. （影片的）剪辑员 conˈtinuous adjective joined together, or going on, without interruption. a continuous series; continuous rain; continuous movement. 连续的，持续的 conˈtinuously adverbIt rained continuously all day. 连续地，持续地

continual means frequent, again and again.
continuous means non-stop, without interruption.

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