How Do You Spell CONTINUING?

Pronunciation: [kəntˈɪnjuːɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "continuing" is spelled with the letter combination "ue" after the letter "n" because it follows the rule of keeping the "u" to preserve the pronunciation of the syllable. In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "continuing" is /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/. The "u" sound is represented by the symbol /ju/, and the stress is on the second syllable, represented by the symbol /ˈtɪn/. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word reflects its pronunciation in English.

CONTINUING Meaning and Definition

1. Continuing refers to the act of persisting or prolonging a particular activity, process, or state of being without interruption or cessation. It implies an ongoing nature of an action, event, or situation, indicating that it does not come to an end or is not completed at a specific point in time.

   In regards to time, continuing denotes the progression of time beyond a precise moment, suggesting a future extension or an existing duration that spans beyond the current moment. It characterizes something that remains in progress, enduring over an extended period.

   Furthermore, continuing also refers to the continuation of a pattern, behavior, or course of action. It suggests an ongoing commitment, dedication, or adherence to a particular practice or routine without deviation or alteration. It indicates the sustainability of an activity or behavior over time.

   In the context of education or training, continuing may specifically refer to the act of furthering one's knowledge or skills through additional courses or programs. It encompasses the idea of expanding or enhancing existing capabilities, often in a professional or vocational context.

   Overall, the term continuing conveys the concept of persistence, duration, and ongoing manifestation, whether it pertains to the passage of time, the perpetuation of an action, or the pursuit of personal development.

Top Common Misspellings for CONTINUING *

• continueing 53.4623976%
• contining 6.6269545%
• contiuing 5.2122114%
• continuning 4.1697691%
• continuting 3.7230081%
• conitnuing 3.4251675%
• contuning 2.3827252%
• continung 1.7870439%
• coninuing 1.6381236%
• continuiing 1.1913626%
• countinuing 1.0424422%
• contnuing 0.8190618%
• continiuing 0.5212211%
• continouing 0.5212211%
• contunuing 0.3723008%
• continuin 0.2978406%
• continuuing 0.2978406%
• continuying 0.1489203%
• cntinuing 0.1489203%
• conitinuing 0.1489203%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for CONTINUING

• coninueing
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• continungs
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Etymology of CONTINUING

The word continuing is derived from the verb continue which comes from the Latin word continuare meaning to connect, join, or unite. The Latin word is a combination of the prefix con- which means together and tinuare which comes from tenere meaning to hold. Therefore, the word continuing can be understood as to hold together or to go on without interruption.

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• Containing,
• contaminating,
• continue,
• contending,
• continuo.

Conjugate verb Continuing

CONDITIONAL

I would continue

we would continue

you would continue

he/she/it would continue

they would continue

FUTURE

I will continue

we will continue

you will continue

he/she/it will continue

they will continue

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have continued

we will have continued

you will have continued

he/she/it will have continued

they will have continued

PAST

I continued

we continued

you continued

he/she/it continued

they continued

PAST PERFECT

I had continued

we had continued

you had continued

he/she/it had continued

they had continued

PRESENT

I continue

we continue

you continue

he/she/it continues

they continue

PRESENT PERFECT

I have continued

we have continued

you have continued

he/she/it has continued

they have continued

I am continuing

we are continuing

you are continuing

he/she/it is continuing

they are continuing

I was continuing

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I will be continuing

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