Continuality

/ˌkɒn.tɪn.u.ˈæl.ɪ.ti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being continual; the characteristic of happening repeatedly or without interruption.

Etymology

From continual plus -ity (Latin -itas), which creates abstract nouns from adjectives. Continual comes from Latin continualis, from continuus meaning 'connected' or 'unbroken.'

Kelly Says

Continuality is different from continuity—continuality emphasizes repetition and persistence (like the continuality of ocean waves), while continuity emphasizes unbroken connection (like a continual line). The distinction is subtle but linguistically profound.

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