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continualhappening repeatedly over a period of time, especially in a way that is annoying or problematic

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: happening repeatedly over a period of time, especially in a way that is annoying or problematic

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɪnjuəl/

Korean meaning: 계속되는, 지속적인, 끊임없는

Korean pronunciation: 컨**티**뉴얼

Example Sentences

  • My cat's continual meowing at 3 AM makes me question my life choices.
  • The continual development of technology changes how we communicate.
  • His continual excuses for being late became a running joke in the office.

continual

ADJECTIVE

//kənˈtɪnjuəl//

happening repeatedly over a period of time, especially in a way that is annoying or problematic

continual concept
💡 Concept

happening repeatedly over a period of time, especially in a way that is annoying or problematic

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continual rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The continual interruptions disrupt their daily ritual of following the manual!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈtɪnjuəl/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈtɪnjʊəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootcontinu-
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'continuus' meaning 'uninterrupted' or 'connected,' derived from 'continere' meaning 'to hold together.' The suffix '-al' was added to form an adjective.

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🎵Rhyme

annualmanualritual
annual
manual
ritual

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat's continual meowing at 3 AM makes me question my life choices.

The continual development of technology changes how we communicate.

😄 Fun example

His continual excuses for being late became a running joke in the office.

The continual rain ruined our camping plans for the third time this month.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

continuousconstantpersistentongoingrepeated

Antonyms

intermittentoccasionalsporadic

Related

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