continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb "be" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):

If something is continuous, it happens all the time without stopping, or seems to do so. For example, if you say 'There was continual rain', you mean that it rained often.

Definition of continuous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Jan 20, 2026 · Adjective continuous (not comparable) Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.

Continual refers to events or actions that occur repeatedly over a period of time, with intervals in between. Continuous, on the other hand, describes events or actions that go on without any breaks …

CONTINUOUS definition: uninterrupted in time; without cessation. See examples of continuous used in a sentence.

without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert. being in immediate connection or spatial relationship: a continuous series of blasts; a continuous row of warehouses.

Unintermitted, or constantly renewed; continual. In botany, not deviating from uniformity: the reverse of interrupted. Thus, a stem which has no joints is said to be continuous. from the GNU version of the …

A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping. Residents report that they heard continuous gunfire. ...all employees who had a record of five years' continuous employment …