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

Voters will be choosing between a continuation of these racist policies or the election of representatives who will stand against them. — Richard Davis, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Hopefully, the lessons learned here will be used to level up other projects and possible continuations. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

The move marks a continuation of Irving’s willingness to use his platform to address social justice and domestic and international conflict. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

With the 30-year anniversary approaching in a couple of years, has there been any movement toward some kind of revival or continuation of Felicity? — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 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