continuum

BrE /kənˈtɪnjʊəm/ AmE /kənˈtɪnjuːm/

noun en → es

1 PHYSICS/SCIENCE C1

a continuous series of points, numbers, or things that are arranged in order and have a particular relationship to each other

continuo, serie continua

  • a continuum of something

Collocations continuum of possibilities · continuum of options

  • The spectrum represents a continuum from red to violet.

    El espectro representa un continuo que va del rojo al violeta.

2 PHILOSOPHY C1

an idea or theory that suggests a smooth and gradual change between two extremes, without any clear division or separation

continuo filosófico, gradación continua

  • a continuum of something

Collocations continuum of experience · continuum of consciousness

  • The concept of a moral continuum challenges traditional views.

    El concepto de un continuo moral desafía las opiniones tradicionales.

1 ART/DESIGN C1

a continuous range or sequence of colors, tones, or shades in a work of art or design

gradación continua, secuencia de colores

  • a continuum of something

Collocations continuum of color · continuum of tone

  • The painting uses a subtle continuum of colors.

    El cuadro utiliza una suave gradación de colores.

1 SOCIOLOGY C1

a continuous range or sequence of social groups, behaviors, or attitudes that exist in a society and are related to each other

continuo sociológico, gradación social continua

  • a continuum of something

Collocations continuum of social status · continuum of behavior

  • There is a continuum from poverty to wealth.

    Hay un continuo que va desde la pobreza hasta la riqueza.