continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

CONTINUAL definition: of regular or frequent recurrence; often repeated; very frequent. See examples of continual used in a sentence.

Definition of continual adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CONTINUAL definition: 1. happening repeatedly, usually in an annoying or not convenient way: 2. happening repeatedly…. Learn more.

The words continual and continuous are like twins: they both come from continue, but they get mad if you get them confused. Continual means "starting and stopping," while continuous means "never …