continuation

Word parts

continue + -ation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular continuation

Plural continuations

1. (uncountable) Continuation is the act of carrying something on or keeping it going.

   The continuation of the project depends on funding.

2. (countable) A continuation is something that follows or extends an earlier part.

   The new movie is a continuation of the first story.

Related words

• continue
• continual
• continuous