adjective

continuous

continuous, uninterrupted, non-stop

There was a continuous line of traffic.

There was a continuous line of traffic.

We need continuous improvement in our work.

We need continuous improvement in our work.

a continuous ((noun)) The factory needs a continuous supply of power.

Synonyms: uninterrupted, constant; Antonyms: intermittent, broken

From Latin 'continuus', from 'continere' (to hold together). The '-ous' suffix means 'full of', so it's 'full of continuing'.

Distinguish from 'continual', which means happening repeatedly over a period, while 'continuous' means without any interruption.

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