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

Now, his triumph signifies a continuation of some red-hot form as tennis transitions from clay to grass. —Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 June 2025

From more superhero shenanigans in Gen V Season 2, to the continuation of epic fantasy action in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, these series are all a must-watch. —Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025

The Panthers would take a continuation of that trade-off since Barkov’s prime job is keeping McDavid scoreless. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025

In essence, the Checkers are hoping this final series is just a continuation of a dominant stretch that’s lasted nearly two months. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 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