How to Spell continuous

continuous

continuous - adjective

  • Marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence
  • Having the property that the absolute value of the numerical difference between the value at a given point and the value at any point in a neighborhood of the given point can be made as close to zero as desired by choosing the neighborhood small enough
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"The batteries provide enough power for up to five hours of continuous use."

Usage examples

Examples: 'The word "continuous" is important to learn.' 'Please use "continuous" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "continuous" helps with spelling.'

Etymology

Latin

Latin continuus (from continēre "to hold together, retain, restrain, have as contents" + -uus, deverbal adjective suffix) + -ous

Word family

continue, continually