Words / B2

kont-i-NYOO-uh-tee/ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/

Continuity is lasting without a break: continuity of care, a lack of continuity. Continuation is going on with the next part; continuity stresses sameness over time. Continue is the verb (already in the dictionary). In speech, it kept going without a break is enough. Film continuity is matching details between shots. Do not use continuity for a one-off sequel title unless you mean the unbroken line of a story or service.

Meaning

The fact of lasting or remaining the same over time, without a break.

Examples

• “Staff changes threatened the continuity of the project.”
• “Staff turnover broke the continuity of the mentoring scheme.”
• “A continuity error put the cup on the wrong side of the table between shots.”

Good to know

Unbroken continuation / sameness over time. Everyday: without a break. Verb: continue. Film: matching details between shots.

New