continuum

Meanings

• noun

  A continuous series or succession, especially of events or processes.

  - "The continuum of life from birth to death."
  - "The continuum of scientific research from theory to application."

• noun

  A continuous range or gradient.

  - "The temperature on the thermometer shows a continuum from freezing to boiling."
  - "The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of all frequencies of electromagnetic radiation."

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Synonyms

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Rhymes

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rhythm , chymes , crimes , dimes

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Variants

List of all variants of continuum that leads to same result
continua , continuum , continuums , space-time , space-time continuum , space-times

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'continuus' meaning 'uninterrupted' or 'unbroken'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of a continuum was first formalized by the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea.

2. In physics, a continuum is often modeled using integral equations.

3. The idea of a continuum is central to many branches of mathematics, including analysis, topology, and geometry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discontinuity: The absence of a continuum, such as a gap or a break.

2. Topology: A branch of mathematics that studies the properties of space that are preserved under continuous transformations.

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Culture

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In mathematics, a continuum is a set that is closed under every limit. In physics, it refers to a continuous medium or substance, such as a liquid or a gas. In philosophy, it can refer to the idea that reality is a continuous whole.

How to Memorize "continuum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line or a series that never ends or is unbroken. This is the concept of a continuum.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a long, uninterrupted journey or process. This can help you remember the meaning of continuum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-U-N-T-I-T-U-D-E: Continuous, Unbroken, Never-ending, Interconnected, Temporal, Unified, Dynamic, Endless.

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