Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Continuity

These adjectives describe the uninterrupted or seamless nature of something over time, conveying attributes like "continuous", "uninterrupted", "constant", etc.

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constant [adjective]

happening continuously without stopping for a long time

Ex: The constant rain in the region led to flooding in low-lying areas .

ongoing [adjective]

currently occurring or continuing

Ex: She is actively involved in the ongoing project to revitalize the city center .

continuous [adjective]

happening without a pause or break

Ex: The company 's continuous growth over the past decade has made it a market leader .

serial [adjective]

occurring regularly one after another

Ex: The serial production of automobiles streamlined the manufacturing process , allowing for efficient assembly .

alternate [adjective]

done or happening every other time

Ex:

lifelong [adjective]

lasting the whole of a person's life

Ex: The lifelong commitment of marriage is a significant milestone for many couples .

relentless [adjective]

(of a person) never stopping or giving up

Ex: Despite the hardships , he remained relentless in his efforts to complete the project on time .

continual [adjective]

happening repeatedly or continuously in an annoying or problematic way

Ex: The continual rain caused flooding in low-lying areas .

cyclical [adjective]

occurring in a repeated sequence, often following a pattern

Ex: The stock market experiences cyclical fluctuations , with periods of growth followed by declines .

nonstop [adjective]

continuing without interruption or pause

Ex: The nonstop traffic on the highway made the commute longer than usual .

uninterrupted [adjective]

occurring without any breaks or pauses

Ex:

incessant [adjective]

happening or continuing without interruption or stopping

Ex: The incessant rain caused flooding in low-lying areas of the city .

unceasing [adjective]

continuing forever or for an indefinite period of time

Ex: Their unceasing dedication to helping the homeless has made a real difference in the community .

intermittent [adjective]

repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

Ex: The doctor advised her to monitor the intermittent pain in her knee to see if it worsens .

sporadic [adjective]

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

Ex: She made sporadic appearances at social events , preferring solitude .

Adjectives of Time and Place
Adjectives of Time	Adjectives of Temporal Distance	Adjectives of Duration	Adjectives of Frequency
Adjectives of Continuity	Adjectives of Sequence	Adjectives of Age of Objects	Adjectives of Modernity
Adjectives of Location	Adjectives of Direction	Adjectives of Spatial Distance