continuum
Translation
continuum, sequence, spectrum
Examples
There is a continuum of political opinion.
There is a continuum of political opinion.
Life and death are part of a single continuum.
Life and death are part of a single continuum.
Grammar Patterns
a continuum of ((sth.)) a range or series of (sth.) that varies gradually There is a continuum of political opinion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sequence, spectrum, range; Antonyms: discontinuity, break
Etymology
From Latin 'continuus' meaning 'uninterrupted', from 'con-' (together) and 'tenere' (to hold).
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'continue'. A continuum is something that continues without a break, like a spectrum of colors.