continuity
UK/,kɒntɪ'njuːɪtɪ/US/.kɒnti'nju:iti/
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Definitions
n.
The state of going on without interruption; an unbroken connection
连续性；连贯性
n.
Consistency of details across the parts of a film or story
（影视）连贯性；衔接
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcontinue + -ity = the state of being continuous, the unbroken thread. Used for smooth succession (continuity of care, business continuity) and for the film-craft sense of keeping details consistent between shots.
Root tain still carries 87 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.continuity of care护理连贯性
- 2.business continuity业务连续性
- 3.sense of continuity连贯感
- 4.continuity planning连续性规划
Example Sentences
- 1.
A handover plan ensures continuity when staff leave.
- 2.
There's a continuity error: his tie changes color between shots.