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continuity
noun con·ti·nu·i·ty \ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē, -ˈnyü-\
: the quality of something that does not stop or change as time passes : a continuous quality
: something that is the same or similar in two or more things and provides a connection between them
: the arrangement of the parts in a story, movie, etc., in a way that is logical
plural con·ti·nu·i·ties
Full Definition of CONTINUITY
1
a : uninterrupted connection, succession, or union b : uninterrupted duration or continuation especially without essential change
2
: something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: as a : a script or scenario in the performing arts b : transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program c : the story and dialogue of a comic strip
3
: the property of being mathematically continuous
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First Known Use of CONTINUITY
15th century
Related to CONTINUITY
- Synonyms
- abidance, ceaselessness, continuance, continuation, continuousness, durability, duration, endurance, persistence, subsistence
- Antonyms
- cessation, close, discontinuance, discontinuity, end, ending, expiration, finish, stoppage, surcease, termination
Rhymes with CONTINUITY
CONTINUITY Defined for Kids
continuity
noun con·ti·nu·i·ty \ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē, -ˈnyü-\
plural con·ti·nu·i·ties
Definition of CONTINUITY for Kids
: the quality or state of going on without stop <the continuity of care>
Medical Dictionary
continuity
noun con·ti·nu·ity \ˌkänt-ən-ˈ(y)ü-ət-ē\
plural con·ti·nu·it·ies
Medical Definition of CONTINUITY
: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
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