continuous (adj.)

  1. continuing in time or space without interruption; a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light- James Jeans; a continuous bout of illness lasting six months; lived in continuous fear; a continuous row of warehouses; a continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it; moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks

    [ Syn: uninterrupted ]

  2. of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity

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