Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Continuous”
Something that goes on and on without any breaks or pauses.
Word Family of Continuous
What is the noun of continuous? — continuity
What is the adjective of continuous? — continuous
What is the adverb of continuous? — continuously
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The continuous rain made it impossible to play outside. B1
- She works in continuous learning throughout her career. B1
- The machine requires continuous maintenance to function properly. B2
Word Form Patterns for Continuous
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: continuous → continuity.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: continuous → continuously.
Origin and Word Formation of Continuous
From Latin continuus 'joined together, uninterrupted'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Continuous
What are the word forms of “continuous”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “continuous”?
“continuous” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “continuous” come from?
From Latin continuus 'joined together, uninterrupted'.