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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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, UCHealth and Denver Health have processes dedicated to improving discharge planning, connection to housing services and care continuity for unhoused patients with health needs.
—Pilar Ingle, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
The continuity of care request form can be found here.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
About 10 days ago, Congress approved the continuity bill, and funding Gavi was part of that bill.
—Alice Park, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, UCHealth and Denver Health have processes dedicated to improving discharge planning, connection to housing services and care continuity for unhoused patients with health needs.
—Pilar Ingle, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
The continuity of care request form can be found here.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
About 10 days ago, Congress approved the continuity bill, and funding Gavi was part of that bill.
—Alice Park, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuity
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuity. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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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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