continuation

[ kuhn-tin-yoo-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or state of continuing; the state of being continued.
2. extension or carrying on to a further point:

   to request the continuation of a loan.

3. something that continues some preceding thing by being of the same kind or having a similar content:

   Today's weather will be a continuation of yesterday's.

4. Library Science.
   1. a supplement to a publication previously issued.
   2. a work published in continuance of a monograph, serial, or series.
5. British Stock Exchange. contango.

continuation

/ kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. a part or thing added, esp to a book or play, that serves to continue or extend; sequel
2. a renewal of an interrupted action, process, etc; resumption
3. the act or fact of continuing without interruption; prolongation
4. another word for contango contango

Other Words From

• noncon·tinu·ation noun
• procon·tin·u·ation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of continuation¹

1350–1400; Middle English continuacio ( u ) n (< Anglo-French ) < Latin continuātiōn- (stem of continuātiō ). See continuate, -ion

Example Sentences

He will be the NPP's candidate and Akufo-Addo said a vote for him would see the continuation of the party's policies and projects.

From BBC

A group representing the families of people taken hostage by Hamas in its 7 October attack also condemned Netanyhu's dismissal of Gallant, calling it a continuation of efforts to "torpedo" a release deal.

From BBC

I suspect the racism was a sick form of strategy, a continuation of Trump advisor Steve Bannon's infamous "flood the zone" tactics.

From Salon

We have the fodder for the significant continuation of political violence.

From Los Angeles Times

She says the continuation of his border wall and promised mass deportations will make the country safer.

From Salon

Related Words

• continuance
• continuity
• extension
• perpetuation
• preservation