continuous time

[kənˈtɪnjuəs taɪm]
noun
tempo contínuo
1. A mathematical or physical model where time is treated as a continuous variable that can take any real value, rather than being restricted to discrete intervals
In continuous time models, differential equations describe how variables change instantaneously.
Em modelos de tempo contínuo, equações diferenciais descrevem como as variáveis mudam instantaneamente.
2. A system or process where changes occur smoothly over time without interruption or discrete jumps
The stock price in this continuous time model can be analyzed using stochastic calculus.
O preço da ação neste modelo de tempo contínuo pode ser analisado usando cálculo estocástico.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic and professional contexts within mathematics, engineering, finance, and physics. It is equally used in both Brazilian and American contexts without significant variation, particularly in university curricula and research papers dealing with differential equations and dynamic systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continuous systemreal-time systemanalog time
Antonyms / Antônimos
discrete timediscrete system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo contínuo
Standard technical term used in mathematics and engineering
Portugal
tempo contínuo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in academic and technical contexts
USA
continuous time
Primary term in control theory, signal processing, and financial mathematics

Related Words

differential equationsstochastic processesanalog signaltime series

Related Idioms & Phrases

in continuous time
continuous time framework
continuous time analysis
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