Continuity is the fact that something continues to happen or exist, with no great changes or interruptions.
An historical awareness also imparts a sense of continuity.
...a tank designed to ensure continuity of fuel supply during aerobatics. [+ of]
...the problems of trying to maintain continuity between your youthful past and yourmiddle-aged present.
He said he stood for continuity rather than change.
2. uncountable noun
In film making, continuity is the way that things filmed at different times are made to look as if they were filmed at the same time or in the right sequence.
[technical]
Walt and I referred to the original footage to check continuity and lighting.
More Synonyms of continuity
continuity in British English
(ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
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
continuity in American English
(ˌkɑntəˈnuəti; ˌkɑntəˈnjuəti)
nounWord forms: pluralˌcontiˈnuities
1.
the state or quality of being continuous; connectedness; coherence
2.
a continuous flow, series, or succession; unbroken, coherent whole
3.
continuous duration
4. US
the detailed script or scenario for a film, radio or TV program, etc. as it actually appears in final form
see also shooting script
5.
a series of comments or announcements connecting the parts of a radio or TV program
6.
the script or story of a comic strip
7. Cinema
smooth and matching transitions from one shot or sequence to the next
Word origin
OFr continuite < L continuitas
continuity in Chemical Engineering
(kɒntɪnuɪti)
noun
(Chemical Engineering: General)
Continuity is a requirement in the measurement of fluid flow which makes sure that the mass is conserved.
Continuity of fluid flow in a channel is obtained when the same mass of fluid flows past everypoint in the channel in the same increment of time.
Continuity demands the flow rate of the sample to be the same as the flow rate of return liquorto the crystallizer.
Continuity is a requirement in the measurement of fluid flow which makes sure that the massis conserved.
Examples of 'continuity' in a sentence
continuity
Both sides dabbled with a game of tempo but lacked the continuity skills to do so.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The lack of continuity proved a disruption and Wales lost all four games.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The salary was basic and there were no overtime payments, but we gained a lot from continuity of patient care.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They also tend to like stability and continuity in their lives.
O'Connor, Joseph & Seymour, John Training with N.L.P. (1994)
This in itself provides a great measure of continuity during change.
Christianity Today (2000)
This lack of continuity is a serious weakness when dealing with foreign financial and political leaders.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There was more continuity from the past.
Stearns, Peter N. World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995)
That way we maintain continuity of expertise and do not compromise the future.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This will ensure clarity and continuity across the squads.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The new video shows both continuity and change.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There is too little continuity of care.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The lack of continuity means things go wrong.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The only way to ensure continuity of care for residents is to keep the company whole.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The idea of the constitution could be expressed through a sense of the continuity of change.
Roper, Jon Democracy and its Critics - Anglo-American democratic thought in the nineteenth century (1989)
Most of the patients they cover are from other teams so there is no continuity of care.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The bloke represents continuity and stability and as close as you get to unconditional love without being family.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is only the organization that can provide the basic continuity that knowledge workers need to be effective.
Peter F. Drucker THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001)
He emphasizes the continuity and therefore stability afforded by his being present during the early stages of the bereavement process.
Pearson, Althea Growing Through Loss and Grief (1994)
Now it is dull: full of sad people looking for historical or continuity errors.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Work requires time, continuity and rhythm and schedule.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
I admire companies that show continuity and great leadership.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But as coercion becomes more extreme and resistance crumbles, prisoners lose the sense of continuity with their past.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
His focus is on the ending, read aloud at the outset - so perhaps the continuity announcer should introduce the show with a spoiler alert.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
continuity
British English: continuity NOUN
Continuity is the fact that something continues to happen or exist, with no great changes or interruptions.
An historical awareness also imparts a sense of continuity.
American English: continuity
Brazilian Portuguese: continuidade
Chinese: 连续性
European Spanish: continuidad
French: continuité
German: Kontinuität
Italian: continuità
Japanese: 連続
Korean: 연속
European Portuguese: continuidade
Latin American Spanish: continuidad
Chinese translation of 'continuity'
continuity
(kɔntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ)
n
(c/u) (in policy, management etc) 连(連)贯(貫)性 (liánguàn xìng)
(u) (TV, Cine) 各场(場)景的串联(聯) (gè chǎngjǐng de chuànlián)
(noun)
Definition
a smooth development or sequence
They want to ensure that standardization of methods and continuity of ideas will be achieved.
Synonyms
cohesion
flow
the opportunity to control the flow of information
connection
sequence
the sequence of events that led to the murder
succession
He took a succession of jobs which have stood him in good stead.
progression
the steady progression of events in my life
wholeness
interrelationship
Additional synonyms
in the sense of flow
Definition
a continuous stream or discharge
the opportunity to control the flow of information
Synonyms
outpouring,
flood,
stream,
succession,
train,
plenty,
abundance,
deluge,
plethora,
outflow,
effusion,
emanation
in the sense of progression
Definition
a sequence of numbers in which each term differs from the succeeding term by a fixed ratio
the steady progression of events in my life
Synonyms
sequence,
course,
order,
series,
chain,
cycle,
string,
succession
in the sense of sequence
Definition
an arrangement of two or more things in a successive order