continuous — continuing without interruption; unbroken
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuing without interruption; unbroken
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɪnjuəs/
Korean meaning: 계속되는, 연속적인, 끊임없는
Korean pronunciation: 컨**티**뉴어스
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's dog has been barking for three continuous hours - I'm starting to think it's training for a barking marathon!
- The student showed continuous progress throughout the semester.
- She maintained continuous eye contact during the interview, which made the interviewer slightly uncomfortable.
continuous
ADJECTIVE//kənˈtɪnjuəs//
continuing without interruption; unbroken
continuing without interruption; unbroken
Continuous effort through strenuous trials makes defeat tenuous!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'continuus' meaning 'joining together' or 'uninterrupted', derived from 'continere' (to hold together), composed of 'con-' (together) and 'tenere' (to hold).
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's dog has been barking for three continuous hours - I'm starting to think it's training for a barking marathon!”
“The student showed continuous progress throughout the semester.”
“She maintained continuous eye contact during the interview, which made the interviewer slightly uncomfortable.”
“The machine requires continuous maintenance to function properly.”
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