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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: ,

  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

/ ˌɒԳɪˈːɪɪ /

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

  • ԴDzcDz·پ·i·ٲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of continuity1

1375–1425; late Middle English continuite < Anglo-French < Latin DzԳپԳܾ, equivalent to continu ( us ) continuous + - -ity
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Loyalty and continuity are important, yes, but so is the ability to adjust to different offenses, programs and locker rooms.

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The subtle magic of the Shipping Forecast is celebrated in a special concert, in Belfast's Ulster Hall, featuring Radio 4's continuity announcers and a new work by poet laureate Simon Armitage.

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But at least they have some continuity there with their assistants.

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"The fact that the quality of care would just continue where it's at would definitely put my mind at ease, and the continuity would suit mummy better," she said.

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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.

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