continuously.

1. In an uninterrupted or unbroken sequence over the relevant period.

2. In a way that meets the mathematical condition of continuity, without a sudden break.

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Words that belong together

• continuously monitor
• operate continuously

On the page

The instrument monitored temperature continuously throughout the trial.

The service operated continuously even while the team rotated between shifts.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb; no plural or tense forms. Compare degree only where the particular use naturally permits it. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: qualification, comparison, causation, methodology, interpretation. Disciplines: academic writing, research, argumentation. Commonness: moderately common.