continuum
Americannoun
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a continuous extent, series, or whole.
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Mathematics.
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a set of elements such that between any two of them there is a third element.
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the set of all real numbers.
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any compact, connected set containing at least two elements.
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noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of continuum
1640–50; < Latin, noun use of neuter of continuus continuous
Explanation
A continuum is something that keeps on going, changing slowly over time, like the continuum of the four seasons. In addition to meaning "a whole made up of many parts," continuum, pronounced "kon-TIN-yoo-um," can describe a range that is always present. For example, in a high school, at any time, there are students who are learning algebra, then advancing to geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Just as the ninth graders master their particular math, they move on to the next one, as new ninth graders enter the school and the seniors graduate.
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Example Sentences
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Continuum founder and CEO Jeff Halevy admits his club isn’t for everyone, but he also told me it’s a “pretty good offering” when you consider what comes with membership.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026
There are some expensive gyms, and then there’s Continuum, a New York “wellness club” that can cost more than a standard Tesla Model Y. Annual membership starts at $25,000, but there are more expensive tiers.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026
Also in the neighborhood is Continuum, which opened in September 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Khalatian said the rules will provide major benefits for Continuum in terms of cost savings and development certainty while not diminishing the rights of possible opponents.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024
Now that all magnitudes are cut or divided by the same wherewith they are bounded, is conceived out of the definition of Continuum, e.
From The Way To Geometry by Bedwell, William
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