continuously variable transmission

noun Automotive, Machinery.

a transmission, typically using rubber belts and pulleys, in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the drive shaft and driven shaft of a vehicle, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. Abbreviation: CVT

RELATED CONTENT

Continually vs. Continuously Today we’re going to explore the meanings and uses of the adverbs continually and continuously. These terms, along with their adjective forms continual and continuous, are often used interchangeably in speech and writing, but style guides urge writers to practice discernment when using continually and continuously. In formal contexts, continually should be used to mean “very often; at regular or frequent intervals,” and continuously to …

These Hacks Remind Us That Spelling Still Matters Spelling still matters. Why? Because following spelling conventions eases communication and helps avoid confusion. Here are some of the most inventive spelling tips to cover blackboards and whiteboards over the years.

Nearby words

continuous wave, continuous waves, continuous welded rail, continuous-expansion engine, continuous-form, continuously variable transmission, continuum, continuum hypothesis, conto, contoid, contort