when to use continual

‘continuous’ or ‘continual’?

Many learners use continuous and continual interchangeably. But actually they are different in meaning. Continuous indicates duration without interruption. Example: Continuous monitoring of the patient’s condition proved crucial in his treatment. Continual indicates duration that continues over a long period of time, but with intervals of interruption. Example:  The continual street repairs disrupted traffic for nearly two … Continue reading →