continuity

[ kon-tn-oo-i-tee, -tn-yoo ]

noun

, plural con·ti·nu·i·ties.

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 Words From

• noncon·tin·ui·ty 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

“So there are some prospects that we could have a team — Kobe and Lazar are seniors and one or two guys could make the NBA — but if we could have a multitude of guys back that would be great, that would be awesome for a lot of reasons — less craziness for me in the spring with some continuity for 2025-26, but you just don’t know.”

From Los Angeles Times

“There were so many collaborators on the series, but actually since Lashana and I were on the set every day, we became the continuity between the episodes and the four directors. Not to say that as an actor, you’re not encouraged to bring things in normally, but it was something that we quite vocally wanted.”

From Los Angeles Times

World leaders swiftly weighed in, from enthusiastic congratulations to more somber and circumspect assurances of continuity in the relationship with Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

It was great to have continuity in the selection with the same starting XV from the defeat by New Zealand, but losing Tom Curry to a head injury early on completely changed England's balance in the back row.

From BBC

World leaders swiftly weighed in, from enthusiastic congratulations to more somber and circumspect assurances of continuity in the relationship with Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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