continuation

[kuh n-tin-yoo-ey-shuh n] /kənˌtɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən/
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.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English continuacio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Latin continuātiōn- (stem of continuātiō). See continuate, -ion
Related forms
noncontinuation, noun
procontinuation, adjective
Examples from the web for continuation
  • Join with me to help spread the word, support them and pray for their successful continuation.
  • The popliteal artery is the continuation of the femoral, and courses through the popliteal fossa.
  • The dangers to a continuation of this peace to-day are largely the fear and suspicion which still haunt the world.
  • The above-mentioned interpretation of the marriage-agent stories admits of a continuation.
  • It exists for the enjoyment of the faculty and that is scarce reason for continuation.
  • My understanding is that it's a continuation of the current coverage.
  • Because of this, only watered-down versions that both sides can agree upon get done, which means a continuation of the status-quo.
  • It's touching without being maudlin and provides serenity and a sense of continuation of life.
  • So you have the choice of voting for a continuation of the destruction of the country or of voting to stop it.
  • In some respects a continuation of homework by other means.
British Dictionary definitions for continuation

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 (sense 1), contango (sense 2)
Word Origin and History for continuation
n.

late 14c., from Old French continuation (13c.), or directly from Latin continuationem (nominative continuatio), noun of action from continuat-, past participle stem of continuare (see continue).

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