Definitions

continuity

[kon-tn-oo-i-tee, -tn-yoo] / ˌkɒn tnˈu ɪ ti, -tnˈyu /

NOUN

progression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cohesion constancy continuum durability persistence stability stamina survival unity vitality

STRONG

chain connection continuance continuousness duration endurance extension flow interrelationship perpetuity prolongation protraction sequence succession train uniting whole

WEAK

dovetailing linking

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy instability lethargy unsteadiness weakness

STRONG

end

WEAK

break discontinuity intermittence interruption stoppage

Example Sentences

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But when asked about this at a press briefing, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson did not directly confirm the agreement, instead saying China's position on the issue has maintained "continuity and consistency".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Moving on to a new doctor is highly traumatic and fraught with problems related to continuity of care.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"This reveals deep evolutionary continuity in how complex societies are organized."

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“The Board and I have full confidence in her ability to lead Viking with the same continuity, discipline and vision that have guided us since Viking was founded.”

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Or hold it farther away—I can see now that it is in English; or rather, that the individual words are English, but I can not read from one to another with any sense of continuity.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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