continuous meaning and definition

CONTINUOUS adjective

Definition of continuous (adjective)

1. continuing in time or space without interruption
   • "a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light"- James Jeans; "a continuous bout of illness lasting six months"; "lived in continuous fear"; "a continuous row of warehouses"; "a continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it"; "moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks"
   • synonyms: uninterrupted
   • antonym: discontinuous
2. of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
   • antonym: discontinuous