adjective

continual

continual, frequent, recurrent

He faced continual interruptions while working.

He faced continual interruptions while working.

a continual ((noun)) a frequent/recurring (noun) We have had continual problems with this car.

Synonyms: frequent, repeated. Differentiate from 'continuous' (unbroken, non-stop).

From Latin 'continuus' (uninterrupted), related to 'continere' (to hold together).

Think of 'continual' as happening in close succession, but with breaks. Like continual phone calls.

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