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Continuing

Part of Speech

Verb (Present Participle)

Pronunciation

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/

Phonetic: kuhn-TIN-yoo-ing

Definitions

  • To persist in an activity or process without stopping.
  • To extend in space or time.
  • To remain in operation or effect.

Usage Examples

  • "She is continuing her education at a prestigious university."
  • "Despite the rain, the event is continuing as planned."
  • "The investigation is continuing into the cause of the accident."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin continuare (to join together, make continuous), from continuus (uninterrupted, successive).

Synonyms

  • Persisting
  • Ongoing
  • Enduring
  • Extending

Antonyms

  • Stopping
  • Pausing
  • Halting
  • Ending

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanishcontinuandokon-tee-NWAHN-do
Frenchcontinuantkon-tee-NWAN
GermanfortsetzendFORT-zet-send
Mandarin继续 (jìxù)jee-shoo
Hindiजारी (jāri)jaa-ree
Tamilதொடர்ந்து (toḍarntu)tho-dar-ndu
Teluguకొనసాగుతూ (konasāgutu)ko-na-sa-gu-too
Bengaliচলমান (chôloman)cho-lo-man
Marathiसुरू असलेले (surū asalēlē)su-roo as-la-le
Kannadaಮುಂದುವರಿಯುತ್ತಿದೆ (munduvariyuttide)mun-du-va-ri-yut-ti-de
Gujaratiચાલું છે (chāluṁ chē)chaa-loo che
Punjabiਜਾਰੀ ਹੈ (jārī hai)jaa-ree hai
Urduجاری (jārī)jaa-ree
Malayalamതുടരുന്നു (tuṭarunnu)tu-da-run-nu
Odiaଚାଲୁଛି (chāluchi)cha-loo-chi

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/
  • American English: /kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/
  • Australian English: /kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/

Historical Usage

The concept of "continuing" has been fundamental in philosophical discussions on persistence, change, and temporality. It has been widely used in legal, educational, and scientific contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, the idea of "continuing" is deeply connected to perseverance and resilience. For instance, in Eastern philosophies, continuous self-improvement is a core principle.

More Information

The word "continuing" is frequently used in academic and professional settings, particularly in "continuing education" and "continuing professional development," emphasizing lifelong learning. It also plays a key role in literature, film, and music to signify an ongoing theme or story.

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