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continuate

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Continuous; uninterrupted; continued without break or interruption.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: incessant, unbroken, amaranthine, solid, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuate, continuous, dreich, endless, eternal, everlasting, extended, incessive, infinite, never-ending, nonstop, ongoing, perpetual, persistent, relentless, steady, still, termless, unceasing, unending, unintermitted, uninterrupted, unremitting, lasting, permanent, successive, uniform

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Chronic; long-lasting; long-continued.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: diuturnal, prolonged, abiding, chronic, continuate, durable, durative, endurable, enduring, extending, hard-wearing, lasting, long-drawn-out, long-lasting, long-lived, longevitous, longevous, longsome, perdurable, persistent, protracted

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 3

To make continuous, to give continuity to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 4

To continue, perpetuate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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History

Etymology

First attested in 1471; inherited from Middle English continuat(e) (“continuous”, also used as the past participle of continuaten), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and Etymology 1.

Inherited from Middle English continuaten, from continuat(e) (“continuous”, also used as the past participle of continuaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from Latin continuātus, perfect passive participle of continuō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of continue.