processive

/prəˈsesɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to move or extend in a continuous and unbroken manner

“The processive nature of the new polymer helped in its potential applications.”

2. noun

a processive movement or action

“The processive steps in the DNA replication process were studied extensively.”

Synonyms

  • continuous
  • progressive
  • unbroken

Antonyms

  • discontinuous
  • interrupted