continuation
/kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession
Noun
Examples
There is no reason for the continuation of this discrepancy in maximum penalties since the relevant factor here is assault, not the sex of the person assaulted.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
That which extends, increases, supplements, or carries on.
Noun
Examples
the continuation of a story
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “continuation” mean?
The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession
Is “continuation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.