Continual
kənˈtɪnjuəl
Definitions
Happening frequently or repeatedly over a period of time; constant or very frequent.
kənˈtɪnjuəl
Happening frequently or repeatedly.
The continual noise from the construction site made it difficult to sleep.
💡 Simply: Imagine a leaky faucet that keeps dripping, drip, drip, drip! That's continual. It means something happens over and over again.
👶 For kids: Happening again and again, like when you keep saying 'please'!
More Examples
She faced continual challenges in her new job.
The company experienced continual growth during the past decade.
How It's Used
"The continual rain made the roads muddy."
"There were continual protests against the new policy."
From Middle French continuel, from Latin continuus ('continuous, uninterrupted').
Used in literature and legal documents to describe frequent occurrences or ongoing situations since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'continuous' action that is happening a lot, like a train continually moving.