continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb "be" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):

If something is continuous, it happens all the time without stopping, or seems to do so. For example, if you say 'There was continual rain', you mean that it rained often.

Definition of continuous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

2 days ago · Continuous is stronger than continual. It denotes that the continuity or union of parts is absolute and uninterrupted, as in a continuous sheet of ice, or a continuous flow of water or …

Master the word "CONTINUOUS" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert. being in immediate connection or spatial relationship: a continuous series of blasts; a continuous row of warehouses.

Unintermitted, or constantly renewed; continual. In botany, not deviating from uniformity: the reverse of interrupted. Thus, a stem which has no joints is said to be continuous. from the GNU …

The words continual and continuous are like twins: they both come from continue, but they get mad if you get them confused. Continual means "starting and stopping," while continuous …

CONTINUOUS definition: uninterrupted in time; without cessation. See examples of continuous used in a sentence.