continual

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uhl] / kənˈtɪn yu əl /

ADJECTIVE

constant, incessant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around-the-clock ceaseless continuous endless enduring frequent interminable perpetual persistent recurrent relentless repeated steady unbroken unceasing unending uninterrupted unremitting

WEAK

aeonian connected consecutive dateless eternal everlasting oft-repeated permanent persisting regular repetitive running staying timeless unchanging unfailing unflagging unvarying unwaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular occasional sporadic stopping terminable transient

WEAK

checked halting inconstant temporary

Example Sentences

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Until we see persistent, continual job losses over a long period of time across the entire economy, the safe bet is that history is simply rhyming.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The continual violation of CIF bylaw 600 has left City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos scrambling to replace teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Evergreen funds allow continual fundraising and reinvestment, creating the feel of an open-end mutual fund, with access to private deals tucked inside.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

By the 1960s, continual snacking had become the American way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The Augurey has since enjoyed a vogue as a home weather forecaster, though many find its almost continual moaning during the winter months difficult to bear.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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