continuous
gb/kəntˈɪnjuəs/ us/kəntˈɪnjuəs/
B1
Inglês
~ 3000
folyamatos, folytonos
B1
1
folyamatos
B1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is continuous
The factory runs a continuous production line.
A gyár folyamatosan működő gyártósort üzemeltet.
She has been in continuous pain for three days.
Három napja folyamatos fájdalmai vannak.
We need a continuous supply of fresh water to keep the plants healthy.
The river's continuous flow prevents ice from forming.
Continuous improvement is key to business success.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The rain was continuous all day.
Egész nap folyamatosan esett az eső.
He felt continuous pain in his back.
Folyamatos fájdalmat érzett a hátában.
The machine works in a continuous way.
We have continuous lessons from morning to evening.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'continuous' with 'continual'. 'Continuous' means without any stop, while 'continual' means happening often but with breaks.
Significado
Happening without stopping
Colocações
continuous process
|continuous flow
|continuous improvement
|continuous monitoring
|continuous supply
Sinónimos
uninterrupted (Emphasizes absolutely no breaks or pauses.)
|
constant (Suggests ongoing without change, but may allow small pauses in some contexts.)
Antónimos
intermittent (Happening at irregular times with breaks in between.)
|
occasional (Happening only sometimes, not all the time.)
Temas
time
|process
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Happening all the time without stopping.
Happening or existing without any pause or break.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
folytonos
B2
In mathematics, a continuous function has no sudden jumps or gaps.
A matematikában a folytonos függvénynek nincsenek hirtelen ugrásai vagy szakadásai.
The data is treated as a continuous variable for analysis.
Az elemzés során az adatokat folytonos változóként kezelik.
A rainbow shows a continuous spectrum of colors.
Exemplos para aprendentes
A line is continuous if it has no break.
Egy vonal akkor folytonos, ha nincs benne szakadás.
Water is seen as a continuous flow.
A vizet folytonos áramlásként lehet szemlélni.
In math, we study continuous functions.
Erro comum:
Learners might confuse 'continuous' with 'constant'. In math, 'continuous' means no breaks; it does not mean unchanging.
Significado
Unbroken or uninterrupted in form
Colocações
continuous function
|continuous spectrum
|continuous variable
Sinónimos
unbroken (Plainly states no separation or gaps in structure.)
Antónimos
discrete (Made of separate parts or values.)
Temas
science
|mathematics
|engineering
Definição
Without any gaps or breaks, often used in science and math.
Forming an unbroken whole, without discrete parts or interruptions, especially in mathematics, physics, or engineering contexts.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
continuous
IPA
GB/kəntˈɪnjuəs/
US/kəntˈɪnjuəs/
Sílabas e acento
con - tinu - ous (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinu)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: continuous
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
discontinuity
noun
Expressões
continuous flow
1/kəntˈɪnjuəs flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Unbroken movement or supply
A movement or supply that does not stop.
Exemplos
- There was a continuous flow of traffic on the highway.
- The pump ensures a continuous flow of water to the fields.
continuous improvement
1/kəntˈɪnjuəs ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
Ongoing process of getting better
The process of making something better all the time without stopping.
Exemplos
- Our company believes in continuous improvement to stay competitive.
- Continuous improvement is a core principle of quality management.
continuous monitoring
1/kəntˈɪnjuəs mˈɑnətɚɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Ongoing observation without breaks
Watching or checking something all the time without stopping.
Exemplos
- The system allows for continuous monitoring of air quality.
- Continuous monitoring helps detect problems early.