Antonyms for continuous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kuh n-tin-yoo-uh s
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈtɪn yu əs


Definition of continuous

Origin :
  • 1640s, from French continueus or directly from Latin continuus "uninterrupted, hanging together" (see continue). Related: Continuously.
  • adj constant, unending
Example sentences :
  • She always thought of seventy-nine as one continuous November.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • Porter viewed this continuous performance with silent skepticism.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • This report was followed by another, and yet another, and now by one continuous volley.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • At its highest speed this ticking changed into a continuous sound of trickling.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The thunder was not loud, but it kept up a continuous muttering and rumbling.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • The effort of continuous talking wearied him, and presently he dozed off.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • For a moment the only sound was that of the continuous rumble of the wheels.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • There must therefore be a cause at each moment and a continuous cause.
  • Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet
  • His diligence was so continuous and so regular that it became habitual.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • But this circle had a continuous tendency to draw in upon him.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Synonyms for continuous

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