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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.
2.
logiclogical sequence or cohesion
- The essay lacked continuity in its arguments.
3.
mathematicsTECH. property of continuous functions in mathematicsTECH.
- The function's continuity was proven in the lecture.
4.
mediaTECH. UK announcements between programs in broadcastingTECH. UK
- The continuity was smooth between the shows.
5.
narratologyTECH. narrative device ensuring consistency across storiesTECH.
- The series maintained continuity with its previous seasons.
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.
condition of a state's land being connected without separated parts
The government sought territorial continuity between the mainland and its enclave.
person who ensures scenes match in a film
The continuity girl checked the actor's costume for consistency.
person ensuring scene consistency in films or TV shows
The continuity man noticed the actor's tie was missing.
break or gap in tissue or bone
The X-ray showed a solution of continuity in the bone.
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
continuity
continuous and uninterrupted
continuity
smooth and continuous progression or movement
interruption
break in continuity or pause
disrupted
broken or discontinued in continuity
continuity
continuing through a person's whole life
continuity
maintain or keep something in existence
continuity
continuously and without interruption
support
substitute system ensuring continuity
storytelling
part of the main continuity in fiction
continuity
continuously without stopping or changing
continuity
continuously passed down through generations
logic
lacking orderly continuity or coherence
shape symbol
shape like a sideways eight symbolizing eternity or continuity
disruption
break in continuity or flow
continuity
continue to exist without interruption
continuity
smoothly without any interruptions or gaps
continuity
even now, still true or unchanged
continuity
not disturbed or hindered in progress
continuity
continuously without interruption
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.
He worked on the continuity for the radio station. Continuity errors can confuse the audience. Writers focused on continuity to enhance the plot.
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- French:continuité, fonction continue, ...
- German:Kontinuität, Kohärenz, ...
- Italian:continuità, coerenza, ...
- Spanish:continuidad, ...
- Portuguese:continuidade, coerência, ...
- Chinese:连续性, 一致性, ...
- Japanese:連続性, 一貫性, ...
- Arabic:استمرارية, تَسَلْسُل, ...
- Hebrew:רְצִיפוּת, קוֹהֶרֶנְטִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:непрерывность, преемственность, ...
- Ukrainian:безперервність, логічна послідовність, ...
- Hindi:निरंतरता, अनुक्रम, ...
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