Continual

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪnjuəl/

Definitions of continual

adjective Continual is an adjective that describes something that happens repeatedly or frequently without interruption.

Example Sentences

A1 She made continual mistakes in her English homework.

A2 The continual noise from the construction site was driving me crazy.

B1 His continual complaints about the food at the restaurant annoyed everyone at the table.

B2 The company experienced continual growth over the past year.

C1 The continual changes in government policies created uncertainty in the business community.

C2 Her continual dedication to her work earned her a promotion within a year.

Examples of continual in a Sentence

formal The company's success can be attributed to the continual improvement of its products.

informal She's always on a continual quest to find the best coffee in town.

slang I can't believe he's still on that continual grind, even on weekends.

figurative The artist's creativity flows in a continual stream, never running dry.

Grammatical Forms of continual

past tense

continued

plural

continuals

comparative

more continual

superlative

most continual

present tense

continue

future tense

will continue

perfect tense

have continued

continuous tense

is continuing

singular

continual

positive degree

continual

infinitive

to continue

gerund

continuing

participle

continued

Origin and Evolution of continual

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'continual' originated from the Latin word 'continuus', meaning continuous or unbroken.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'continual' has evolved to emphasize a repeated or frequent occurrence, as opposed to continuous without interruption.