continuation

noun

con·​tin·​u·​a·​tion kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən 

-yü-ˈā-

1

: the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity

2

: resumption after an interruption

3

: something that continues, increases, or adds

Synonyms

• abidance
• ceaselessness
• continuance
• continuity
• continuousness
• durability
• duration
• endurance
• persistence
• subsistence

Examples of continuation in a Sentence

the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support

Recent Examples on the Web

One path leads to the continuation of a broken system, one that prioritizes profits over people and leaves both patients and workers to suffer. —Janel L Medina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025

That film will supposedly serve as a continuation of Fast X and a bridge to Fast X: Part 2. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025

The Bucks’ lackluster effort and poor focus to start was the continuation of a worrying trend. —Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025

Even a worst-case scenario—an Islamist Syria—would not justify the continuation of such a regime. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English continuacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French continuacion, borrowed from Latin continuātiōn-, continuātiō, from continuāre "to make continuous, continue" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

continuation

noun

con·​tin·​u·​a·​tion kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən 

1

: the act or fact of continuing in or extending the time of a state or activity

2

: a beginning again after an interruption

3

: a thing or part by which something is continued