continuity
gb/kˌɑntənˈuəti/ us/kˌɑntənˈuəti/
B2
Inglês
~ 8900
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
state
1
uninterrupted existence or operation
When something keeps going and does not stop for a time.
Padrão de uso:
continuity of [service/policy/care/leadership]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'continuity' with 'continue.' 'Continue' is a verb (e.g., 'We continue the work'), while 'continuity' is a noun (e.g., 'We need continuity in our work'). They may also overuse 'continuity' where simple 'time' or 'long-term' would be more natural.
Sinónimos
stability (Focuses more on being steady and not changing, rather than simply not stopping.)
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ongoingness (Informal and less common; emphasizes the fact that something keeps going.)
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continuation (Often refers to the act of continuing, while 'continuity' highlights the unbroken state over time.)
Antónimos
disruption (Emphasizes an interruption that breaks the ongoing state of something.)
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break (A general term for a pause or stop that interrupts continuity.)
Colocações
continuity of care
|sense of continuity
|maintain continuity
|ensure continuity
|policy continuity
|provide continuity
Temas
work
|politics
|society
|health
|time
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The new manager was hired to provide continuity after several years of rapid staff turnover.
- Patients benefit from continuity of care with the same doctor over many years.
- Political continuity is important for long-term economic planning.
- The charity struggled to maintain continuity of its services during the crisis.
- A sudden change in leadership could disrupt the continuity of the project.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Children need continuity in their daily routine.
- We want continuity of service during the move.
- The team worked hard to keep continuity in the program.
- Good schools give students continuity from year to year.
Nome
B2
relation
2
consistent link between parts
A clear, unbroken link between different parts of a story, idea, or time period.
Padrão de uso:
continuity between [A] and [B]; continuity in [story/argument/history]
Erro comum:
Learners may mix this meaning with the more general 'unbroken existence' sense. When talking about how ideas, stories, or periods fit together, 'continuity' is closer to 'coherence' than simply 'not stopping.'
Sinónimos
coherence (Stresses that all parts fit together logically and clearly.)
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connection (More general; does not always imply an unbroken or well-structured link.)
Antónimos
discontinuity (Highlights a clear break or gap between parts that should be linked.)
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fragmentation (Suggests that parts are broken up and not well connected as a whole.)
Colocações
historical continuity
|cultural continuity
|continuity between past and present
|narrative continuity
|continuity in the argument
Temas
education
|history
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The author carefully maintained continuity between the first and second books in the series.
- There is a strong sense of continuity between the traditions of the past and modern cultural practices.
- Poorly planned flashbacks can break the continuity of a film's narrative.
- The essay lacks continuity, jumping from one idea to another without clear links.
- We explored the continuity of democratic ideals from the revolution to the present day.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The movie lost continuity when a new actor played the main role.
- Teachers try to give continuity in the story from one lesson to the next.
- Historians study the continuity and change in a country's laws.
- Her ideas have continuity from the first chapter to the last.
Nome
technical
C1
property
3
detail consistency in film/TV
In movies or TV, when details stay the same from shot to shot, so the story looks smooth and correct.
Padrão de uso:
continuity in [scene/sequence]; continuity error
Erro comum:
Learners may think 'continuity error' just means any 'mistake.' It specifically refers to mistakes where details change from shot to shot in a way that breaks the illusion of continuous action.
Sinónimos
consistency (General word; in film it means that all details match across shots.)
Antónimos
inconsistency (Used when details do not match between shots, creating a mistake on screen.)
Colocações
continuity error
|continuity editing
|check continuity
|continuity supervisor
|good continuity
Temas
media
|film
|television
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- Fans spotted a continuity error when the hero's drink changed from coffee to tea between shots.
- The script supervisor is responsible for maintaining continuity during filming.
- Good continuity makes the action look like one smooth event, even if it was shot over several days.
- Poor continuity can pull viewers out of the story and remind them they are watching a film.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There is a funny continuity error in that movie.
- They hired a person to watch the continuity on set.
- The film has very good continuity in the action scenes.
- I noticed a problem with continuity when the dress suddenly changed color.
Nome
technical
C1
property
4
continuity of a function
In math, when a function changes in a smooth way and does not jump suddenly.
Padrão de uso:
continuity of [a function]; continuity at [a point]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse the everyday meaning of 'continuous' with the strict mathematical idea of 'continuity.' In math, even a function with sharp corners can have continuity; what matters is the absence of jumps or breaks in values.
Sinónimos
smoothness (Informal in math; suggests no sharp corners or jumps, but is less precise than 'continuity.')
Antónimos
discontinuity (The point or property where a function is not continuous and has a jump, hole, or break.)
Colocações
continuity of a function
|test for continuity
|continuity at a point
|prove continuity
|assume continuity
Temas
math
|science
|education
Exemplos
- We must first check the continuity of the function before applying the theorem.
- The graph clearly shows a loss of continuity at x = 2.
- Assuming continuity on this interval allows us to use the Intermediate Value Theorem.
- The teacher used a simple example to illustrate continuity and discontinuity.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- In this class we study the continuity of functions.
- The graph has continuity for all real numbers.
- There is no continuity at that point on the line.
- We test the function for continuity before we move on.
Nome
technical
C2
entity
5
links between broadcast programs
On radio or TV, the short messages that link shows and tell you what is coming next.
Padrão de uso:
continuity between [programs]; continuity announcer
Erro comum:
This specialized use is often unknown to learners, who may assume 'continuity' here has the general meaning of 'no break' instead of specific broadcast announcements.
Sinónimos
links (Informal broadcasting term for the short spoken parts between programs.)
Antónimos
silent junction (A technical broadcasting term for a break without spoken linking announcements.)
Colocações
continuity announcer
|live continuity
|in-vision continuity
|continuity department
|recorded continuity
Temas
media
|broadcasting
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- The continuity before the news bulletin included a brief summary of the main stories.
- She started her career as a continuity announcer on late-night television.
- Viewers complained when the live continuity accidentally cut off the end of the program.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The continuity told us what show was next.
- He works as a continuity announcer on the radio.
- The channel uses short continuity messages between programs.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
continuity
IPA
GB/kˌɑntənˈuəti/
US/kˌɑntənˈuəti/
Sílabas e acento
con - tinu - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ity)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: continuity
- Plural: continuities, continuity
Família de palavras
Forms
continuities
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
continuum
noun
Expressões
break in continuity
1/bɹˈeɪk ˈɪn kˌɑntənˈuəti/
fixed phrase
pause in something continuous
A time when something that was going on without a stop is interrupted.
Exemplos
- There was a long break in continuity between the two TV series.
- The war caused a serious break in continuity in many families' lives.
- We need to avoid any break in continuity of service to our customers.
business continuity
1/bˈɪznɪs kˌɑntənˈuəti/
fixed phrase
formal
keeping a business operating
The ability of a company to continue its important work during and after problems like disasters or system failures.
Exemplos
- The company invested heavily in business continuity after the major power outage.
- A good business continuity strategy includes data backups and remote working plans.
- Insurance is only one part of business continuity planning.
business continuity plan
1/bˈɪznɪs kˌɑntənˈuəti plˈæn/
fixed phrase
formal
plan to keep business running
A written plan that explains how a company will continue to work if something bad happens, like a fire or cyber attack.
Exemplos
- Every large organization should have a business continuity plan.
- They updated their business continuity plan after the pandemic.
- The audit found that the bank's business continuity plan was out of date.
continuity announcer
1/kˌɑntənˈuəti ənˈaʊnsɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
person linking broadcast programs
The person on TV or radio who speaks between shows to say what is on now and what is coming next.
Exemplos
- The continuity announcer apologized for the technical problems.
- She works as a late-night continuity announcer on a music channel.
- In-vision continuity announcers used to appear on screen between programs.
continuity editing
1/kˌɑntənˈuəti ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
editing to create smooth action
A way of cutting film so that many different shots look like one smooth, continuous action.
Exemplos
- Most Hollywood films use continuity editing to keep the story clear.
- We studied the basic rules of continuity editing in film school.
- Continuity editing helps viewers follow the movement of characters through space.
continuity error
1/kˌɑntənˈuəti ˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase
film mistake with changing details
In a movie or TV show, a mistake where something changes between shots, like clothes or objects, in a way that does not make sense.
Exemplos
- Sharp-eyed viewers quickly spotted a continuity error in the latest episode.
- The cup moving by itself from one shot to the next is a classic continuity error.
- He enjoys finding continuity errors in famous films.
continuity of care
1/kˌɑntənˈuəti əv kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
ongoing coordinated medical care
When a patient is looked after by the same doctors or team over time, and their care is well planned and connected.
Exemplos
- Continuity of care is especially important for people with chronic illnesses.
- Health systems are trying to improve continuity of care between hospitals and family doctors.
- Seeing the same nurse each visit helped provide continuity of care.
continuity of employment
1/kˌɑntənˈuəti əv ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
unbroken legal employment period
The time you work for an employer without a legal break, often important for rights like pay or holiday.
Exemplos
- Your continuity of employment will be protected if you transfer to the new company.
- Some benefits depend on your continuity of employment.
- A short gap can sometimes break your continuity of employment.
continuity of service
1/kˌɑntənˈuəti əv sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
unbroken delivery of a service
When a service, such as water, internet, or customer support, keeps working without stopping.
Exemplos
- We must ensure continuity of service during the system upgrade.
- The strike threatened the continuity of service on the rail network.
- Backup generators help maintain continuity of service in hospitals.
sense of continuity
1/sˈɛns əv kˌɑntənˈuəti/
fixed phrase
feeling that things continue
A feeling that life, work, or a situation stays steady and does not change too suddenly.
Exemplos
- Keeping some old traditions gives children a sense of continuity.
- Regular family meals can create a sense of continuity during stressful times.
- The company kept the same logo to maintain a sense of continuity after the merger.