Having extension of time, space, order of events, exertion of energy, etc; extended; protracted; uninterrupted; also, resumed after interruption; extending through a succession of issues, session, etc, (Med) a fever which presents no interruption in its course, (Mus) a bass continued through an entire piece of music, while the other parts of the harmony are indicated by figures beneath the bass; the same as thorough bass or figured bass; basso continuo,