Meaning of the word continuum in English

What does continuum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

continuum

US /kənˈtɪn.ju.əm/
UK /kənˈtɪn.ju.əm/

Noun

a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct

Example:
The spectrum of light is a continuum of colors.
Learning is a lifelong continuum.