continuous
adjective
1. continuing in time or space without interruption
- a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light
- a continuous bout of illness lasting six months
- lived in continuous fear
Similar word(s): unbroken, nonstop, ceaseless, constant, incessant, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting, continual, dogging, persisting, endless, sustained, consecutive, straight, uninterrupted
2. of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
Sentences with continuous as an adjective:
- a continuous current of electricity
- a continuous line of railroad
- Each continuous function from the real line to the rationals is constant, since the rationals are totally disconnected.