continuum

Definition

  • noun: a range or series of things that are slightly different from each other and that exist between two different possibilities
  • noun: a coherent whole characterized as a collection, sequence, or progression of values or elements varying by minute degrees
  • synonyms: continuity

Examples

  • His motives for volunteering lie somewhere on the 'continuum' between charitable and self-serving.

  • a 'continuum' of temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're alive. Bulletproof vest? How did you know? What about all that talk about screwing up future events? The space-time continuum? Well, I figured, what the hell. MARTY: So how far ahead are you going? About years. It's a nice round number. Look me up when you get there, all right? (..)
    1985 Back to the Future