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contínua

[kõˈtĩ.nu.ə]
adjectivefemininepl: contínuas
continuous
1. Without interruption; unbroken in time or sequence
The continuous rain lasted for three days.
A chuva contínua durou três dias.
2. In mathematics and physics, a function or variable that changes smoothly without jumps
A continuous function has no breaks or gaps.
Uma função contínua não tem interrupções ou lacunas.
3. Constant and uninterrupted in action or operation
The factory requires continuous production to meet demand.
A fábrica requer produção contínua para atender à demanda.
Synonyms
ininterruptaconstantepermanenteperpétua
Antonyms
descontínuaintermitenteesporádicafragmentada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contínua
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
contínua
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

em contínua evolução
sob observação contínua
revisão contínua
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