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continuance Synonyms

Another word for continuance

Choosing another word for continuance depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state of remaining in existence or operation without interruption; the duration for which a situation or condition lasts.

Usage Example

"The scholarship's continuation depends on the student maintaining a high grade point average throughout the academic year."

Strongest
continuation
Strong
persistence
perpetuation
duration
maintenance
permanence

• noun (Context 2)

The official postponement or adjournment of a legal hearing, trial, or court proceeding to a later date.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney requested a adjournment so she could review the newly submitted evidence before trial."

Strongest
adjournment
postponement
Strong
deferral
recess
Weak
delay

Opposites of continuance

The opposite of continuance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

discontinuance
cessation
termination
interruption
conclusion
See all opposites of continuance

• Nearby Words

contingently
continual
continually
continuance
continuation
continue
continuity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Continuance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/continuance
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