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 of continuation

• continuity
• continuance
• persistence
• continuousness

Examples of continuation in a Sentence

the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support

Recent Examples on the Web

Metro says continuation of the lawsuit without a ruling in its favor jeopardizes a project planned for more than 10 years. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 20 July 2026

For Patron, Patron 100 represents both an evolution and a continuation of the brand's longstanding philosophy. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Smith Galer tells us that the decision was a continuation of decades of official policy. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Stock market offerings worth $50 billion could flood the Indian markets this year, though the continuation of the Iran war remains a key risk. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026

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

Rhymes for continuation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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