continuation

American  

[kuhn-tin-yoo-ey-shuhn] / kənˌtɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən /

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.

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continuation British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• noncontinuation noun
• procontinuation adjective

Etymology

Origin of continuation

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

Example Sentences

Pleasure reading among American adults fell more than 40% in two decades — a continuation of a trend going back to the 1940s.

From Los Angeles Times

He said in Sunday's video message that the continuation of the trial "tears us apart from within" at a time when Israel was facing "enormous challenges, and alongside them great opportunities" that required unity.

From BBC

"The continuation of the trial is tearing us apart from within, arousing fierce divisions, intensifying rifts," the premier said in a video statement, referring to the split between his supporters and opponents.

From Barron's

"The continuation of the trial is tearing us apart from within, arousing fierce divisions, intensifying rifts."

From Barron's

The fire seems to have dampened the event, as many fans deeming the event “boring,” and others with mixed responses on the continuation of the show despite the fire.

From Salon

Related Words

• continuance
• continuity
• extension
• perpetuation
• preservation