Continuity
ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti
Definitions
2 meaningsThe unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.
ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti
The museum focused on the continuity of their historical exhibits.
💡 Simply: It's like a story that keeps going without any big breaks. Imagine watching a movie; you want the story to keep flowing, right? That's continuity.
👶 For kids: Keeping something going without stopping.
More Examples
The lack of continuity in the script made it difficult to follow.
Ensuring the continuity of power supply is crucial during emergencies.
The novel's strength lay in its narrative continuity.
How It's Used
"The director ensured continuity between scenes to maintain the narrative flow."
"The company prioritized business continuity to prevent disruptions during the crisis."
The maintenance of continuous action or operation.
ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti
The production crew worked to maintain continuity in the film's editing.
💡 Simply: It means keeping things working or happening without stopping or having a break. Like in a movie where the actors' clothes and the surroundings stay the same throughout a scene to ensure the audience is never pulled out of the story.
👶 For kids: Keeping something going without any mistakes.
More Examples
The company's focus was the business continuity.
She made sure there was a continuity in the design.
The importance of business continuity planning during a disaster cannot be overstated.
How It's Used
"The continuity errors in the film were distracting."
Idioms & expressions
business continuity
The ability of an organization to continue delivering products or services at acceptable predefined levels following a disruptive incident.
"The company had a robust business continuity plan to address potential disruptions."
continuity error
An inconsistency between shots within a scene or between scenes in a film or television show.
"The actor's hair changed length between takes, revealing a continuity error."
From Latin *continuitas*, meaning 'an unbroken succession'. Derived from *continuus*, meaning 'uninterrupted, continuous'.
The term 'continuity' has been used since the 17th century, initially in the sense of 'uninterrupted sequence'. Its use in film and media became prominent in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of a continuous line – unbroken and going on forever.