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View usage for: (kəntɪnjueɪʃən) Word forms: plural continuations1. variable noun [usually with poss]The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping. It's the coalition forces who are to blame for the continuation of the war. [+ of] What we'll see in the future is, in fact, a continuation of that trend. Synonyms: continuing, lasting, carrying on, maintenance More Synonyms of continuation 2. countable noun [usually singular]Something that is a continuation of something else is closely connected with it or forms part of it. ...since this chapter is a continuation of Chapter 8. It would just be a continuation of previous visits he has made to Israel. [+ of] Synonyms: addition, extension, supplement, sequel More Synonyms of continuation continuation in British English (kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃən) noun1. 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 (sense 1), contango (sense 2) continuation in American English (kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən) noun1. a keeping up or going on without interruption; continued and unbroken existence or action 2. a taking up or beginning again after an interruption; resumption 3. a part or thing added to make something reach further or last longer; extension, supplement, sequel, etc. Word origin ME continuacioun < OFr continuation < L continuatio < pp. of continuere: see continue Examples of 'continuation' in a sentencecontinuation Audience feedback and sponsor evaluation are a useful continuation of this process.Duck trick one and win the continuation in hand.Best play is to duck the first and win the continuation.These figures are a continuation of a trend that has been there for a few years.Over the past week we have seen a continuation of the dry weather that began in June.Without that, military progress may take us not to war termination but to war continuation.In part, this is the continuation of a trend that has seen more people work from home for lifestyle reasons.I suspect we will see a continuation of low mortgage availability for the next few months, at least.The recording process was the continuation of a long-held Underworld philosophy.This represents a continuation of the trends which began at the very end of the nineteenth century, but it has not been a steady evolution.It's also because we are seeing a continuation of the voluminous proportions of the past 18 months. Win 4 continuation with A and face the challenge of dealing with the fourth heart.Everyone else who has their nose to the oven is predicting a continuation of the trend back towards French brasserie food, which would be nice. In other languagescontinuation British English: continuation NOUN The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping. It's the coalition forces who are to blame for the continuation of the war. - American English: continuation
- Brazilian Portuguese: continuação
- Chinese: 持续
- European Spanish: prolongación
- French: continuation
- German: Fortsetzung
- Italian: continuazione
- Japanese: 継続
- Korean: 지속
- European Portuguese: continuação
- Latin American Spanish: prolongación
Chinese translation of 'continuation'continuation (kəntɪnjuˈeɪʃən) n - (u) [of war, situation etc]
持续(續) (chíxù) - (c) (= extension)
继(繼)续(續) (jìxù) - (c) [of story]
续(續)篇 (xùpiān)
Definition the act of continuing What we'll see in the future is a continuation of this trend. Synonyms continuing lasting carrying on keeping up perpetuation prolongation furtherance Definition a part or thing added, such as a sequel This chapter is a continuation of Chapter 8. Additional synonymsThe book is about the endurance of the class system in Britain. Synonyms permanence, stability, continuity, duration, continuation, longevity, durability, continuance, immutability, lastingness Definition a room or rooms added to an existing building the new extension to London's National Gallery Synonyms annexe, wing, addition, supplement, branch, appendix, add-on, adjunct, appendage, ell, addendumDefinition the act of maintaining or the state of being maintained the maintenance of peace and stability Synonyms continuation, carrying-on, continuance, support, perpetuation, prolongation, sustainment, retainment |