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

The continuation of Aunt Lydia’s arc will draw longtime viewers in. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026

The smaller of the two properties is 80 acres, and will become Walnut Ridge, a 150-unit continuation of the nearby Sheldon Woods subdivision being developed by the Pulte Group. —Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

The artist sees the pieces as a powerful form of storytelling—not to mention a strong continuation of tradition, and a way to spotlight how Indigenous innovation is evolving forward. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

First, a continuation of its strong financial performance, which did not disappoint, with a round of clean beats and upbeat forward guidance for the new fiscal year. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Mar. 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

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

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