Continual: meaning, definitions and examples

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continual

[ kənˈtɪnjuəl ]

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ongoing

Continual means happening repeatedly or without interruption. It implies a regular recurrence or persistence.

Synonyms

constant, continuous, uninterrupted

Examples of usage

She was annoyed by the continual noise coming from the construction site.
The continual rainfall made it impossible to go outside.
We need to address the continual issues with the software.

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frequent

Continual can also mean happening frequently but not constantly. It suggests a high frequency but with breaks or intervals.

Synonyms

frequent, regular, repeated

Examples of usage

The continual meetings were exhausting for the team.
His continual excuses for being late were starting to wear thin.

Translations

Translations of the word "continual" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contínuo

🇮🇳 निरंतर

🇩🇪 kontinuierlich

🇮🇩 berkesinambungan

🇺🇦 безперервний

🇵🇱 ciągły

🇯🇵 継続的

🇫🇷 continu

🇪🇸 continuo

🇹🇷 sürekli

🇰🇷 계속적인

🇸🇦 مستمر

🇨🇿 nepřetržitý

🇸🇰 nepretržitý

🇨🇳 连续的

🇸🇮 neprekinjen

🇮🇸 samfelldur

🇰🇿 үздіксіз

🇬🇪 უწყვეტი

🇦🇿 dayanıqlı

🇲🇽 continuo

Word origin

The word 'continual' originated from the Latin word 'continuus', meaning unbroken or uninterrupted. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to denote something that is ongoing or recurring. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass both the ideas of constant repetition and frequent occurrence with breaks.