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: continuous ]

having undisturbed continuity; a convalescent needs uninterrupted sleep'