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continuity [ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] n pl -ties
1. logical sequence, cohesion, or connection 2. a continuous or connected whole 3. (Performing Arts) the comprehensive script or scenario of detail and movement in a film or broadcast 4. (Performing Arts) the continuous projection of a film, using automatic rewind ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
continuity noun cohesion, flow, connection, sequence, succession, progression, wholeness, interrelationship They want to ensure that standardization of methods and continuity of ideas will be achieved. Translations continuity [ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] A. N → continuidad f B. CPD continuity man/girl N (Cine) → secretario/a m/f de rodaje continuity [ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti] n [approach, supply] → continuité f (CINEMA) (in filming) → script m continuity announcer n → speaker(ine) m/f, annonceur/euse m/f continuity girl n (CINEMA) → script-girl f continuity n continuity [ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] n → continuità (Cine) → (ordine m della) sceneggiatura continuity [ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] n → continuità (Cine) → (ordine m della) sceneggiatura How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In this ceaseless rush of shadows and shades, that, like the fantastic forms of clouds cast darkly upon the waters on a windy day, fly past us to fall headlong below the hard edge of an implacable horizon, we must turn to the national spirit, which, superior in its force and continuity to good and evil fortune, can alone give us the feeling of an enduring existence and of an invincible power against the fates. But the hypothesis of continuity in mental development is clearly preferable if no psychological facts make it impossible. With respect to a tyranny he neither says whether there will be any change in it; or if not, to what cause it will be owing; or if there is, into what other state it will alter: but the reason of this is, that a tyranny is an indeterminate government; and, according to him, every state ought to alter into the first, and most perfect, thus the continuity and circle would be preserved. |
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