Continuous

Definitions of continuous

adjective forming an unbroken whole; without interruption

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys listening to continuous music while studying.

A2 The continuous rain made the streets flood.

B1 The continuous noise from the construction site is disturbing.

B2 The continuous support from her family helped her achieve her goals.

C1 The continuous improvement in his performance led to a promotion.

C2 The continuous flow of information kept the team updated on the project.

Examples of continuous in a Sentence

formal The continuous improvement of our products is essential for maintaining our competitive edge.

informal I can't believe the continuous rain we've been having lately.

slang She's been on a continuous winning streak in the gaming tournament.

figurative The continuous flow of ideas in the brainstorming session was inspiring.

Grammatical Forms of continuous

• past tense: continued
• plural: continuous
• comparative: more continuous
• superlative: most continuous
• present tense: continue
• future tense: will continue
• perfect tense: have continued
• continuous tense: is continuing
• singular: continuous
• positive degree: continuous
• infinitive: to continue
• gerund: continuing
• participle: continued

Origin and Evolution of continuous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'continuous' originated from the Latin word 'continuus', which means uninterrupted or unbroken.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'continuous' has retained its original meaning of uninterrupted or unbroken, but has also come to be used in various contexts to describe things that are ongoing or without interruption.