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continuationThe action of continuing something that has already begun; an extension or prolongation of an existing state, process, or activity without interruption.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The action of continuing something that has already begun; an extension or prolongation of an existing state, process, or activity without interruption.

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 계속, 연속

Korean pronunciation: 컨-티뉴-에이-션 (강세: 에이)

Example Sentences

  • The TV series finale was just a continuation of the main character's terrible luck.
  • My diet plan needs a continuation, not another 'cheat day' continuation.
  • The continuation of online classes depends on the internet connection stability.

continuation

NOUN

//kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən//

The action of continuing something that has already begun; an extension or prolongation of an existing state, process, or activity without interruption.

continuation concept
💡 Concept

The action of continuing something that has already begun; an extension or prolongation of an existing state, process, or activity without interruption.

continuation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Each destination fuels determination for continuation!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootcontinu
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin continuare, meaning 'to make continuous or unbroken.' The root idea is about holding something together without letting it break or stop.

🎵Rhyme

explanationeducationimagination

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The TV series finale was just a continuation of the main character's terrible luck.

😄 Fun example

My diet plan needs a continuation, not another 'cheat day' continuation.

The continuation of online classes depends on the internet connection stability.

This bridge serves as a continuation of the hiking trail across the river.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

extensionprolongationpersistencemaintenanceresumption

Antonyms

cessationtermination

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