con ‧ ti ‧ nu ‧ i ‧ ty /ˌkɒntəˈnjuːəti, ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti $ ˌkɑːntəˈnuː-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ continual , ↑ continued ≠ DISCONTINUED , ↑ continuous ≠ ↑ discontinuous ; noun : ↑ continuation ≠ ↑ discontinuation , ↑ continuity ≠ ↑ discontinuity ; adverb : ↑ continually , ↑ continuously ; verb : ↑ continue ≠ ↑ discontinue ]
1 . the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes:
We should ensure continuity of care between hospital and home.
2 . technical the organization of a film or television programme to make it seem that the action happens without pauses or interruptions