continual — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Recurring in steady, rapid succession.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   the continual noise of dogs' barking

   The history of this station is one of continual rebuilding.

2. Seemingly continuous; appearing to have no end or interruption.

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • proscribed

3. Forming a continuous series.

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • proscribed

Adjective

1. recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

   Antonyms

   sporadic

   Examples

   the continual banging of the shutters

2. having no interruptions

   Examples

   ‘continual’ is often used interchangeably with ‘continuous’