Continuous: meaning, definitions and examples

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continuous

[ kənˈtɪnjuəs ]

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without interruption

Continuing without stopping; ongoing. Happening or existing for a long or longer than usual time. In unbroken sequence or succession; without a break.

Synonyms

constant, unceasing, uninterrupted

Examples of usage

The continuous noise from the construction site was driving me crazy.
She stared at the painting in continuous awe.
The continuous rain made the roads slippery.

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mathematics

A function of which the graph is a curve that is unbroken.

Synonyms

smooth, unbroken, uninterrupted

Examples of usage

The function f(x) = x^2 is an example of a continuous function.
In calculus, understanding continuous functions is crucial.

Translations

Translations of the word "continuous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contínuo

🇮🇳 निरंतर

🇩🇪 kontinuierlich

🇮🇩 terus-menerus

🇺🇦 безперервний

🇵🇱 ciągły

🇯🇵 連続的な

🇫🇷 continu

🇪🇸 continuo

🇹🇷 sürekli

🇰🇷 연속적인

🇸🇦 مستمر

🇨🇿 nepřetržitý

🇸🇰 nepretržitý

🇨🇳 连续的

🇸🇮 neprekinjen

🇮🇸 samfelldur

🇰🇿 үздіксіз

🇬🇪 უწყვეტი

🇦🇿 davamlı

🇲🇽 continuo

Word origin

The word 'continuous' originated from the Latin word 'continuus', which means 'uninterrupted' or 'unbroken'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The concept of continuity and continuous functions is fundamental in mathematics and has applications in various fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science.