continuum — a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɪnjuəm/
Korean meaning: 연속체, 연속적인 과정 (양 끝은 다르지만 인접한 부분들은 구별이 안 되는 연속된 것)
Korean pronunciation: 컨**티**뉴엄
Example Sentences
- My sleep schedule exists on a continuum from 'early bird' to 'vampire'.
- Learning is a continuum that never truly ends.
- His cooking skills range on a continuum from 'burns water' to 'creates masterpieces'.
continuum
NOUN//kənˈtɪnjuəm//
a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct
a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct
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From Latin 'continuum', the neuter form of 'continuus' meaning 'uninterrupted' or 'connected'. This derives from 'continere', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'tenere' (to hold).
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“My sleep schedule exists on a continuum from 'early bird' to 'vampire'.”
“Learning is a continuum that never truly ends.”
“His cooking skills range on a continuum from 'burns water' to 'creates masterpieces'.”
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