Definitions for CONTINUITY
ˌkɒn tnˈu ɪ ti, -tnˈyucon·ti·nu·ity

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. continuitynoun

   uninterrupted connection or union

2. continuitynoun

   a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot

3. continuity, persistencenoun

   the property of a continuous and connected period of time

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. continuitynoun

   Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.

   Considerable continuity of attention is needed to read German philosophy.

2. continuitynoun

   A characteristic property of a continuous function.

3. continuitynoun

   A narrative device in episodic fiction where previous and/or future events in a story series are accounted for in present stories.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Continuitynoun

   Etymology: continuitas, Latin.

   1. Connection uninterrupted; cohesion; close union.

   It is certain, that in all bodies there is an appetite of union, and evitation of solution of continuity. Francis Bacon, Nat. History.

   After the great lights there must be great shadows, which we call reposes, because in reality the sight would be tired, if it were attracted by a continuity of glittering objects. Dryd.

   It wraps itself about the flame, and by its continuity hinders any air or nitre from coming. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.

   2. In physick.That texture or cohesion of the parts of an animal body, upon the destruction of which there is said to be a solution of continuity. John Quincy

   As in the natural body a wound or solution of continuity is worse than a corrupt humour, so in the spiritual. Francis Bacon, Essays.

   The solid parts may be contracted by dissolving their continuity; for a fibre, cut through, contracts itself. Arbuthnot.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Continuitynoun

   the state of being continuous; uninterupted connection or succession; close union of parts; cohesion; as, the continuity of fibers

2. Etymology: [L. continuitas: cf. F. continuit. See Continuous.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Continuity

   In fiction, continuity is consistency of the characteristics of people, plot, objects, and places seen by the reader or viewer over some period of time. It is relevant to several media. Continuity is particularly a concern in the production of film and television due to the difficulty of rectifying an error in continuity after shooting has wrapped up. It also applies to other art forms, including novels, comics, and video games, though usually on a smaller scale. Most productions have a script supervisor on hand whose job is to pay attention to and attempt to maintain continuity across the chaotic and typically non-linear production shoot. This takes the form of a large amount of paperwork, photographs, and attention to and memory of large quantities of detail, some of which is sometimes assembled into the story bible for the production. It usually regards factors both with-in the scene and often even technical details including meticulous records of camera positioning and equipment settings. The use of a Polaroid camera was standard but has since been replaced by the advent of digital cameras. All of this is done so that ideally all related shots can match, despite perhaps parts being shot thousands of miles and several months apart. It is a less conspicuous job, though, because if done perfectly, no one will ever notice.

Matched Categories

1. • Cohesion
   • Lastingness
   • Script

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CONTINUITY' in Nouns Frequency: #2451

How to pronounce CONTINUITY?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say CONTINUITY in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONTINUITY in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONTINUITY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of CONTINUITY in a Sentence

1. Eric Yuan:

   As remote work trends have accelerated during the pandemic, organizations have moved beyond addressing immediate business continuity needs to actively redefining and embracing new approaches to support a future of working anywhere, learning anywhere, and connecting anywhere.

2. Michael Hayden:

   There is some virtue in a superpower having some continuity in its foreign policy.

3. Daniel Tinus:

   It would be ideal if one of the three candidates on the November ballot won the special [election] as it would promote a degree of continuity, so, I question the motives of those who are not on the November ballot in relation to the needs of the district.

4. Nathaniel Powell:

   The swift announcement of the establishment of a military council and naming his son Mahamat as head of state, however, indicates regime continuity, this probably aims to counter any coup-making efforts from within the security establishment and to reassure Chad’s international partners.

5. Tommy Rees:

   They’re all talented as individuals, but the offensive line is about five guys playing together as one, that doesn’t happen until you have continuity up front.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CONTINUITY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Continuity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CONTINUITY
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CONTINUITY
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=CONTINUITY