continuation

(kən tin′yo̵̅o̅ ās̸hən)

noun

  1. a keeping up or going on without interruption; continued and unbroken existence or action
  2. a taking up or beginning again after an interruption; resumption
  3. a part or thing added to make something reach further or last longer; extension, supplement, sequel, etc.

Origin: ME continuacioun < OFr continuation < L continuatio < pp. of continuere: see continue

See continuation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act or fact of continuing.
    b. The state of being continued.
  2. An extension by which something is carried to a further point.
  3. A resumption after an interruption. See Usage Note at continuance.

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