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continuity

[ kon-tn-oo-i-tee, -tn-yoo ]

noun

plural continuities.
  1. the state or quality of being continuous.
  2. a continuous or connected whole.

    Synonyms: progression, flow

  3. a motion-picture scenario giving the complete action, scenes, etc., in detail and in the order in which they are to be shown on the screen.
  4. the spoken part of a radio or television script that serves as introductory or transitional material on a nondramatic program.
  5. Mathematics. the property of a continuous function.
  6. Usually continuities. sets of merchandise, as dinnerware or encyclopedias, given free or sold cheaply by a store to shoppers as a sales promotion.


continuity

/ ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ /

noun

  1. logical sequence, cohesion, or connection
  2. a continuous or connected whole
  3. the comprehensive script or scenario of detail and movement in a film or broadcast
  4. the continuous projection of a film, using automatic rewind
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • noncon·tin·ui·ty noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of continuity1

1375–1425; late Middle English continuite < Anglo-French < Latin continuitās, equivalent to continu ( us ) continuous + -itās -ity
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Example Sentences

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There’s meant to be a lot of continuity between the two, like the specificity about the cars — L.A. is a driving city, obviously, but so is Tehran.

But there is a bit of a theme here: Nintendo has consciously gone for continuity.

From BBC

“Terminating funding for direct legal representation for unaccompanied children, without any plan to ensure continuity in representation, potentially violates Congress’ express directive in the TVRPA,” she said referencing the anti-trafficking law.

Experts also say there is a lack of continuity of care from GPs through to psychiatrists.

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"I liked the consistency and continuity of working with a coach for a period of time. It was right for me but that doesn't mean it is right for Emma."

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