Definitions

1. noun

A series of connected things or events, considered as a whole.

“The universe is considered a vast continuum of space and time.”

2. noun

A series of musical notes or sounds that form a continuous passage.

“The composer used a series of notes to create a beautiful continuum in the symphony.”

3. noun

A range or scale of something, especially a range of values or quantities.

“The temperature was recorded over a continuum of time to track the trend.”

4. noun

A continuous extent, amount, or degree.

“The company operates on a continuum of quality standards to maintain customer satisfaction.”

5. noun

A theoretical concept in physics, a continuous, unbroken whole, especially in time or space.

“The physicist studied the properties of spacetime as a continuum.”

6. noun

A philosophical concept, a continuous whole or series, especially in the sense of a continuous progression or development.

“The philosopher argued that history is a continuum of human experiences.”