Continuation
ˌkɒntɪn(j)ʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n
Definitions
The act or fact of proceeding with something, or the state of being prolonged.
ˌkɒntɪn(j)ʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n
The act of continuing or the state of being continued.
The unexpected storm caused the continuation of the outdoor event to be delayed.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a really good book and you want to keep reading, right? A continuation is like the next chapter or the next part of that story. It's when something keeps going.
👶 For kids: When something keeps going, like when a story has a second part, that's a continuation!
More Examples
The documentary provided a continuation of the story that had begun in the previous episode.
A continuation of their work in the field is expected to produce important findings.
How It's Used
"The continuation of the project was contingent upon securing further funding."
"The author announced a continuation of the series, much to the delight of his fans."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in continuation
Continuing or in a sequence.
"We discussed the details of the project in continuation with our previous meeting."
From Late Latin *continuatio*, from the verb *continuare* ('to continue'), from *continuus* ('continuous').
Used in the 17th century with meanings related to extending or prolonging something, often in legal or literary contexts.
Memory tip
Think of it like extending a line – the continuation is simply the part that goes on.
Word Origin
"to continue"