continuity
noun
con·ti·nu·i·ty
ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē 
-ˈnyü-
plural continuities
1
a
: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
… its disregard of the continuity between means and ends …—
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b
: uninterrupted duration or continuation especially without essential change
the continuity of the company's management
2
: something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: such as
a
: a script or scenario in the performing arts
b
: transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program
c
: the story and dialogue of a comic strip
3
: the property of being mathematically continuous
Examples of continuity in a Sentence
The art historian is studying the continuities between the painter's works and those of her followers.
There's a problem with the movie's continuity.
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When continuity of care breaks down, the consequences eventually reappear inside emergency rooms, homeless shelters and criminal justice systems.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Following this success, retaining Arena ensured continuity and stability.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The system is designed to maintain visual continuity across edits, ensuring that characters and objects remain consistent as changes are made over multiple steps.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Powers may be the most likely first change on a front that’s had remarkable continuity through Payton’s tenure here, but Denver is trying to be ready for whatever comes its way.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Following this success, retaining Arena ensured continuity and stability.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The system is designed to maintain visual continuity across edits, ensuring that characters and objects remain consistent as changes are made over multiple steps.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Powers may be the most likely first change on a front that’s had remarkable continuity through Payton’s tenure here, but Denver is trying to be ready for whatever comes its way.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuity. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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continuity
noun
con·ti·nu·ity
ˌkänt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)ü-ət-ē
plural continuities
: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
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