continuous increase
noun phraseUK /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈɪnkriːs/
US /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈɪnkriːs/
A continuous increase is when something keeps going up without stopping.
The continuous increase in temperature made the ice cream melt faster.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A steady rise in prices or costs over time.
The continuous increase in bus fares upset many commuters.
3. An ongoing growth in numbers or amount.
Scientists noted a continuous increase in the bird population.
4. A nonstop upward movement in a graph or chart.
The line on the chart showed a continuous increase all year.