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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: 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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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026 The Falcons’ offensive line has been a top-10 unit by Pro Football Focus multiple times since McGary's arrival, with continuity driving Atlanta’s success. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Hybrid holds data securely and resiliently across environments, from private to public and across borders when needed – helping organizations to maintain continuity during disruption. —Ana Paula Assis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 For Golding, that continuity is part of the thrill. —Monique Jessen, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuity Cite this Entry
“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuity. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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