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continua

/kənˈtɪnjuːə/ /kənˈtɪnjʊə/

Meanings
noun
A continuous series or whole, no part of which is noticeably different from its adjacent parts, although the ends or extremes of it are very different from each other.

Examples :

"The color spectrum, with its gradual shift from red to violet, is a good example of continua, because while red and violet are drastically different, the change between each adjacent color is barely perceptible. "
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Related Words

Illustration stretched

stretched verb

/stɹɛtʃt/

To lengthen by pulling.

"I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke."

Illustration noticeably

noticeably adverb

/ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbəli/

(manner) In a noticeable way.

"We all saw it: he paled noticeably."

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

"a continuous current of electricity"

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration drastically

drastically adverb

/ˈdræstɪkli/ /ˈdrɑːstɪkli/

To a drastic degree.

"This recession has been drastically different."

Illustration microtonal

microtonal adjective

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈtoʊnl/ /ˌmaɪkrəˈtoʊnl/

Of, relating to, or written using microtones.

"The musician experimented with a microtonal scale, dividing the octave into more than the usual twelve notes. "

Illustration separately

separately adverb

/ˈsɛpəɹətli/

In a separate manner; not together; apart.

"The children packed their lunches separately, each with their own snacks and drinks. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration perceptible

perceptible noun

/pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/

Anything that can be perceived.

"The only perceptible was the faint sound of the clock ticking in the otherwise silent room. "

Illustration variations

variations noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃənz/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "