continuity

noun
UK: /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/
US: /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
  1. The state of continuing without stopping.

    1. We need to ensure the continuity of supply.
    2. The business plan focuses on the continuity between traditional methods and modern adaptations.
  2. The consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time.

    1. There was a lack of continuity in the project management.
    2. For the sake of continuity, the director asked him to stay on for another year.
  3. The logical sequence in a film or book.

    1. The film suffered from poor continuity in its plot.
    2. The editor worked to improve the continuity of the scenes within the movie.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "continuity" in English means: The state of continuing without stopping., The consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time., The logical sequence in a film or book..

The phonetic transcription of "continuity" is /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/ in British English and /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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Example usage of "continuity": "We need to ensure the continuity of supply.". More examples on the page.