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continuously

/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Meanings
  • adverb

    Occurring without interruption; unbroken, continuous in time or in a constant or unchanging state.

  • adjective

    Maintaining a constant rate or level; continuous in operation or effect.


Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/



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Synonyms

ceaselessly , incessantly , nonstop
Rhymes
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continually , constantly , relentlessly , persistently
Variants
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continuously
Forms
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continuously (adverb), continuous (adjective), continuously (adverb, past participle)


Etymology
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From the Latin continua, from continuare, to keep together, to join, to connect, from com-, com- + tenere, to hold


Trivia
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  1. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'continuously' is 'stethoscope'.

  2. The term 'continuously' was first used in English in the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Continuity: The uninterrupted flow or connection of something. In mathematics, continuity is a property of functions.

  2. Continuous improvement: A management concept where organizations continuously evaluate and improve their processes, products, or services.


Culture
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In literature, 'continuously' is often used to describe characters or events that persist or remain constant over a long period of time. For example, in James Joyce's Ulysses, the protagonist Leopold Bloom is described as 'continuously' engaging in various activities throughout the day.

How to Memorize "continuously"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long line or chain that is unbroken and continuous. Visualize yourself maintaining this continuous line or chain in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'continuously' with the concept of something that never stops or is uninterrupted. Think of a waterfall or a flowing river.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Can I See Us?': Continuous - Can I See Us Unbroken?


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