1. (adj)continual occurring without interruption; chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series Antonyms: irregular, stray, noncontinuous, discontinuous, periodic, spasmodic, fitful, intermittent, isolated, unpredictable, sporadic, occasional
2. (adj)continual `continual' (meaning seemingly uninterrupted) is often used interchangeably with `continuous' (meaning without interruption) Antonyms: irregular, unpredictable, periodic, spasmodic, intermittent, discontinuous, noncontinuous, sporadic, fitful, stray, isolated, occasional
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'continual'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. continual Continuous describes that which is absolutely without pause or break; continual, that which often intermits, but as regularly begins again. A continuous beach is exposed to the continual beat Synonyms: continual, ceaseless, incessant, regular, uninterrupted, constant, invariable, unbroken, unremitting, continuous, perpetual, unceasing, unvarying