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

This occupation is forecast to shed 6% of its employees by 2033 — a loss of nearly 150,000 jobs — representing a continuation of job losses that began years ago due to changes in technology and automation. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024

The rise of the beach mats is a continuation of L.A.’s best tradition, in the same way that rich people trying to block off public beaches represent the worst. —Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024

In a presidential race that is often called a toss-up, the Anuel endorsement is a continuation of Trump’s strategy to reach Hispanic men through culture and sports. —Adrian Carrasquillo, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024

In May, Warner Bros. announced that a slate of two new Lord of the Rings movies would feature Jackson returning as producer alongside longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, signaling a continuation of the franchise on the big screen. —EW.com, 2 Sep. 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