{Continued bass} (Mus.), a bass continued through an entire
piece of music, while the other parts of the harmony are
indicated by figures beneath the bass; the same as
thorough bass or figured bass; basso continuo. [It.]
{Continued fever} (Med.), a fever which presents no
interruption in its course.
{Continued fraction} (Math.), a fraction whose numerator is
1, and whose denominator is a whole number plus a fraction
whose numerator is 1 and whose denominator is a whole
number, plus a fraction, and so on.
{Continued proportion} (Math.), a proportion composed of two
or more equal ratios, in which the consequent of each
preceding ratio is the same with the antecedent of the
following one; as, 4 : 8 : 8 : 16 :: 16 : 32.
Here to continue, and build up here A growing
empire. --Milton.
They continue with me now three days, and have
nothing to eat. --Matt. xv.
32.
2. To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last.
But now thy kingdom shall not continue. --1 Sam.
xiii. 14.
3. To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere;
to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a
particular condition, course, or series of actions; as,
the army continued to advance.
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples
indeed. --John viii.
31.
Syn: To persevere; persist. See {Persevere}.