continuity
ˌkɑːntɪˈnjuːɪti
continuities
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Definition of continuity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
uninterruptedlack of interruption or disconnection in time or space
  • The continuity of the story kept the audience engaged.
persistence
2.
logiclogical sequence or cohesion
  • The essay lacked continuity in its arguments.
coherence consistency
3.
mathematicsTECH.property of continuous functions in mathematicsTECH.
  • The function's continuity was proven in the lecture.
smoothness
4.
mediaTECH.UKannouncements between programs in broadcastingTECH.UK
  • The continuity was smooth between the shows.
intermission interval
5.
narratologyTECH.narrative device ensuring consistency across storiesTECH.
  • The series maintained continuity with its previous seasons.
coherence consistency flow
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Expressions with continuity

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person who introduces or connects radio or TV programs
The continuity announcer introduced the next show on TV.
interruption in a continuous process or sequence
The show had a break in continuity due to technical issues.
sequence of related works with consistent storyline
The movie franchise is a continuity series with recurring characters.
strategy to continue operations during disruptions
The company activated its business continuity plan after the earthquake.
planning to ensure operations continue during a disruption
The company invested in business continuity management to handle potential crises.
process for keeping business running during and after disruptions
Business continuity planning helps companies survive unexpected events.

Origin of continuity

Latin, continuus (uninterrupted)

Terms with continuity included in their meaning

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time
interruption or pause in continuity
continuity
ongoing or continuous
continuity
happening successively without interruption
continuity
continuously from start to finish without stopping
continuity
repeatedly every year without change
solidadj.
continuity
continuous and uninterrupted
continuity
smooth and continuous progression or movement
gapn.
interruption
break in continuity or pause

Examples of continuity in a sentence

  • They ensured continuity in the project's development.
  • The film's continuity was praised by critics.
  • Maintaining continuity in the storyline was challenging.
  • The theorem relies on the continuity of the function.
  • Continuity is essential for solving calculus problems.
  • The continuity kept the audience engaged.

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  1. French:continuité, fonction continue, ...
  2. German:Kontinuität, Kohärenz, ...
  3. Italian:continuità, coerenza, ...
  4. Spanish:continuidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:continuidade, coerência, ...
  6. Chinese:连续性, 一致性, ...
  7. Japanese:連続性, 一貫性, ...
  8. Arabic:استمرارية, تَسَلْسُل, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְצִיפוּת, קוֹהֶרֶנְטִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:непрерывность, преемственность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:безперервність, логічна послідовність, ...
  12. Hindi:निरंतरता, अनुक्रम, ...
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