Meaning & use
continuum
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not noticeably different, though the extremes are quite distinct.
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Political opinions on the issue fall along a continuum from strict regulation to complete deregulation.
Language ability exists on a continuum, from beginner to fully fluent.
A note on using this word
The plural of continuum is 'continua' in formal or scientific writing, though 'continuums' is also accepted in general use.
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