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Definition of continuousness

continuousness

/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs.nəs/
con · tin · u · ous · ness
Adverb:continuously
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Adjective:continuous
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continuousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being continuous; uninterrupted duration, extension, or connection without a break.

Example

"The sheer continuousness of the background noise in the factory made it difficult for the engineers to concentrate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard modern prose, the shorter synonym 'continuity' is almost always preferred over 'continuousness', which is primarily used when emphasizing the literal, unbroken physical or temporal duration of a state rather than logical coherence.

• Rhymes for continuousness

• Nearby Words

continuity
continuous
continuously
continuousness
continuum
contort
contorted

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Continuousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/continuousness
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