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

“They are moving on, which will be lovely for the fans. But even though it’s the end, it feels like there’s a continuation of the story.”

From Los Angeles Times

That would mean a continuation of the current system: 10 teams in the first division, eight in the second and all teams playing 14 matches.

From BBC

But this does assure the continuation of Salonen’s progressive vision for an orchestra of the 21st century that transformed the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t see the big deal about the continuation of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry when the Trojans can annually test their mettle against such powerhouses as Missouri State and Georgia Southern!

From Los Angeles Times

Ukraine's energy ministry said it was a continuation of Moscow's policy of destroying civilian infrastructure ahead of winter.

From BBC

Related Words

• continuance 
• continuity 
• extension 
• perpetuation 
• preservation