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

• 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 latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025

Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 July 2025

This is a continuation of the July 1 game which was suspended due to inclement weather. —Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025

The airport's executive director, J. Brian O'Neill, said during a recent Mesa Gateway Airport Authority meeting that the fall timetable is pending a continuation of federal funding. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025

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