continuation
continuation Lexical Profile
continuation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of carrying something on over time or the state of remaining in existence without stopping.
"The board voted in favor of the continuation of the scholarship program for another five years."
The resumption of an activity, event, or process after an interruption or pause.
"Following a brief recess for lunch, the continuation of the hearing was scheduled for two o'clock."
A part, section, or work that is added to extend, complete, or carry forward an existing structure or narrative.
"Her latest novel serves as a direct continuation of the family saga she began a decade ago."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Continuation' is often confused with 'continuity'; 'continuation' refers to the act of carrying something on or resuming it after a pause, whereas 'continuity' emphasizes an unbroken, consistent state or logical flow over time.
• Rhymes for continuation
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'continuacion' and directly from Latin 'continuatio' (an unbroken series or succession), a noun of action from the verb 'continuare' (to join together or make continuous).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.