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

This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

The Other Way is returning with the continuation of two couples’ international love stories. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Smile 2 manages to be a fun continuation of the silly premise established by its 2022 predecessor, proving that the concept of a creepy smile demon can be taken in creative new directions. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

In that regard, this novel is a continuation more than anything. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 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