continual

Meaning

1. (not-comparable) Recurring in steady, rapid succession.
2. (not-comparable, proscribed) Seemingly continuous; appearing to have no end or interruption.
3. (not-comparable, proscribed) Forming a continuous series.

Synonyms

constant

continuous

incessant

permanent

perpetual

uninterrupted

ceaseless

unceasing

sustained

persistent

endless

regular

eternal

invariable

perennial

consecutive

frequent

recurrent

ever-lasting

repetitive

routine

running

🏃

stable

standing

steadfast

successive

termless

unbroken

unending

unremitting

unvarnished

every minute

persistant

at intervals of a minute

occurring every second

not separated

abiding

melting in tears lasting

contiguous

continuing

cursive

definite

direct

eager

enduring

everlasting

grumpy

infinite

interminable

inveterate

Translations

continuo

continuo

continuel

constant

contínuo

voortdurend

stetig

bestendig

permanent

continu

fortwährend

αδιάκοπος

gestaag

aanhoudend

continu

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kənˈtɪnjuəl/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: continuel

In summary

From Middle English continuel, from Old French continuel, formed from Latin continuus (“continuous”) with the suffix -el, equivalent to continue + -al.