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- [kuh n-tin-yoo-ey-shuh n]
- /kənˌtɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən/
- /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tin-yoo-ey-shuh n]
- /kənˌtɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of continuation word
- variable noun continuation The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping. 3
- countable noun continuation Something that is a continuation of something else is closely connected with it or forms part of it. 3
- noun continuation a part or thing added, esp to a book or play, that serves to continue or extend; sequel 3
- noun continuation a renewal of an interrupted action, process, etc; resumption 3
- noun continuation the act or fact of continuing without interruption; prolongation 3
- noun continuation a keeping up or going on without interruption; continued and unbroken existence or action 3
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Origin of continuation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English continuacio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Latin continuātiōn- (stem of continuātiō). See continuate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Continuation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
continuation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for continuation
noun continuation
- continuity — Continuity is the fact that something continues to happen or exist, with no great changes or interruptions.
- continuance — The continuance of something is its continuation.
- preservation — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- assiduity — constant and close application
- prolongation — the act of prolonging: the prolongation of a line.
Antonyms for continuation
noun continuation
- stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- cessation — The cessation of something is the stopping of it.
- halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
- termination — the act of terminating.
- finish — to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast.
adjective continuation
- decomposable — to separate or resolve into constituent parts or elements; disintegrate: The bacteria decomposed the milk into its solid and liquid elements.
- destructible — capable of being or liable to be destroyed
- perishable — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
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