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 Word Forms

• noncontinuation noun
• procontinuation 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

Ramsden’s comments suggest he might support a continuation of that pace at the November meeting.

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They lauded the orphanage’s “amazing team on the ground” and asked for donations to finance its continuation.

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Monday’s rise appears to be a continuation of the recent rally.

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As he manages his own amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, actor Eric Dane is also advocating for the continuation of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, which is set to expire in 2026.

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To that end, the continuation of the Dodgers’ recent uptick at the plate would also help.

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Related Words

• continuance 
• continuity 
• extension 
• perpetuation 
• preservation