continuity

C1
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/
/ˌkɑntɪˈn(j)uːəti/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.

Example Sentences
  • Considerable continuity of attention is needed to read German philosophy.
2 Definition

A characteristic property of a continuous function.

3 Definition

A narrative device in episodic fiction where previous and/or future events in a series of stories are accounted for in present stories.

4 Definition

Consistency between multiple shots depicting the same scene but possibly filmed on different occasions.

5 Definition

The announcements and messages inserted by the broadcaster between programmes.