'Law of continuity' definitions:

Definition of 'Law of continuity'

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  • Continuity \Con`ti*nu"i*ty\, n.; pl. Continuities. [L. continuitas: cf. F. continuit['e]. See Continuous.] the state of being continuous; uninterrupted connection or succession; close union of parts; cohesion; as, the continuity of fibers. --Grew. [1913 Webster]
  • The sight would be tired, if it were attracted by a continuity of glittering objects. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Law of continuity (Math. & Physics), the principle that nothing passes from one state to another without passing through all the intermediate states.
  • Solution of continuity. (Math.) See under Solution. [1913 Webster]

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