continuation

noun

con·​tin·​u·​a·​tion kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce continuation (audio)
-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

Examples of continuation in a Sentence

the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025 As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 This would allow for a continuation of rational socio-economic policies from the government, regardless of who is in power, while reducing the constant pressure to seek safety as far away from the peso as possible. Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 Upon each continuation, the characters reference unseen stories during the preceding one-year gap in story. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continuation

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of continuation was in the 14th century

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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

continuation

noun
con·​tin·​u·​a·​tion kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce continuation (audio)
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

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