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

Most incumbents were re-elected and, in those races where there was no incumbent, voters frequently went for the candidate who offered a continuation of the policies and priorities of recent leaders. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

But there also was the continuation of the defensive spark shown a night earlier in the overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome, recording three steals against the Warriors. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

The result feels less like a reinvention and more like a continuation—a thoughtful, elegant bridge between old and new. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Brenda Song, Debby Ryan, Erin Cardillo and more starred in the continuation. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 Nov. 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