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continuity
continuity /ˌkɒntəˈnjuːəti, ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti $ ˌkɑːntəˈnuː-/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: adjective: continual, continuedDISCONTINUED, continuousdiscontinuous; noun: continuationdiscontinuation, continuitydiscontinuity; adverb: continually, continuously; verb: continuediscontinue
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