Synonyms of continuum

continuum

noun

as in spectrum

formal a range or series of things that are slightly different from each other and that exist between two different possibilities

His motives for volunteering lie somewhere on the continuum between charitable and self-serving.

a continuum of temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spectrum
• scale
• gamut
• sequence
• range
• progression
• chain
• nexus
• line
• string
• gauntlet
• train
• chain reaction
• consecution
• gantlet
• flow
• cycle
• concatenation
• belt
• catenation
• circle
• river
• catena
• stream
• vicious cycle
• vicious circle
• succession
• file
• row
• queue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continuum

The University of Hawaii Community Colleges have focused on building capacity across their seven-campus system to support students on a clear continuum of opportunities in critical industries. —Matt Gandal, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Each dimension reflects a continuum of traits, influencing a wide range of behaviors, including our ability to remain healthy and take care of ourselves. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024

There’s a pleasing cycle-of-life continuum in the way that repaired bond frees the grandmother to let go. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024