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continuous area

[/kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: continuous areas
área contínua
1. A region or space that is unbroken, uninterrupted, and connected without gaps or divisions
The forest forms a continuous area spanning three states.
A floresta forma uma área contínua que se estende por três estados.
2. In mathematics and geography, a region where all points are connected and there are no isolated segments
The continuous area of the urban development makes transportation easier.
A área contínua do desenvolvimento urbano facilita o transporte.
Synonyms
uninterrupted areaconnected regionunbroken spacecontiguous areasolid expanse
Antonyms
fragmented areadiscontinuous areadispersed areasegmented regionisolated patches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área contínua
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
área contínua
Common in urban planning and geography contexts
Portugal
área contígua / área contínua
Both terms used; contígua often preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in one continuous area
across a continuous area
maintain a continuous area
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