continuously

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. without interruption or cessation; unceasingly.

   To remain eligible for scholarship aid, a student must remain continuously enrolled at an educational institution located in the state.

2. in a directly connected way.

   A mountainous spine, the Great Dividing Range, extends almost continuously from Far North Queensland to Victoria.

Other Word Forms

• noncontinuously adverb
• quasi-continuously adverb
• semicontinuously adverb
• uncontinuously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of continuously¹

continuous ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"In today's market, standing still is falling behind. You have to continuously evolve if you want to stay relevant to your customers."

From BBC

"To achieve this, and in line with wider industry practice, we continuously look for ways to help our colleagues perform at their best," the Lloyds spokesperson added.

From BBC

Caravello allegedly resisted arrest by continuously kicking his legs and refusing to give agents his arms, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times

His Mandarin translator then added: "With the development of biotechnology, human organs can be continuously transplanted, and people can live younger and younger, and even achieve immortality."

From BBC

“Just putting a little bit more emphasis on it,” Foster said of tackling, “and continuously just telling the guys about it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• constantly 
• deliberately 
• gently 
• increasingly 
• moderately 
• progressively 
• regularly 
• steadily