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: progression, flow

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

/ ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ /

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

Other Word Forms

• noncontinuity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of continuity¹

1375–1425; late Middle English continuite < Anglo-French < Latin continuitās, equivalent to continu ( us ) continuous + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

It might all be entirely coincidental but the lack of continuity at Forest has thrown the club into crisis.

From BBC

However, the consultation highlighted concerns about the lack of continuity of care.

From BBC

IT industry body Nasscom believes the visa fee hike could "disrupt business continuity for certain onshore projects".

From BBC

The loss of institutional memory through departing senior technicians and researchers creates irreversible damage to laboratory operations and research continuity.

From Los Angeles Times

Injuries have also hampered the continuity of the bullpen time and again this season.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cohesion 
• constancy 
• continuum 
• durability 
• persistence 
• stability 
• stamina 
• survival 
• unity 
• vitality