continuation

/kən,tinju'eiʃn/
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continuation

The continuation of the story was read aloud to the children.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or state of continuing without interruption: The action of carrying on or prolonging an activity, process, or state.
    • A part or thing that continues or extends something else: An additional part that is joined to something, such as a story, building, or road, making it longer.
    • The consequence of being lengthened in duration: The state or fact of something lasting for a longer time.
    • (In Gestalt psychology) A principle of perception: The innate tendency to perceive a line or pattern as continuing its established direction beyond its endpoints.
Usage and Examples

  • General Usage:

    • The continuation of the meeting was approved by all members. (The act of carrying on the meeting was approved.)
    • This road is a continuation of the highway. (This road extends the highway further.)
    • We are all hoping for a continuation of the peace talks. (We hope the peace talks will last longer without stopping.)

  • Specific Contexts:

    • In Literature/Media:
      • The novel's sequel is a direct continuation of the original story.
      • Turn to page 137 for the continuation of this article.
    • In Psychology/Perception:
      • The visual illusion relies on the principle of continuation.
    • In Physical Objects/Structures:
      • They built a continuation to the library, adding three new reading rooms.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "In continuation of": Used formally to link to a previous point or action.
    • In continuation of our policy review, we will now discuss implementation.
  • "Continuation school": (A specific compound term) A school for students who need to continue their education outside the regular system.
    • After dropping out, he attended a continuation school to earn his diploma.
Variants and Related Words
  • Continue (verb): To keep happening or existing without stopping; to start again after a pause.
    • Please continue your work.
  • Continual (adjective): Happening repeatedly, often in a way that is annoying.
    • The continual interruptions made it hard to focus.
  • Continuous (adjective): Without any interruptions or stops; unbroken.
    • A continuous line of traffic.
  • Continuity (noun): The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.
    • The film editor ensured visual continuity between scenes.
Synonyms
  • Extension: The action of making something longer or larger.
  • Prolongation: The act of making something last longer.
  • Resumption: The action of beginning something again after a pause.
  • Sequel: A published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.
Antonyms
  • Cessation: The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
  • Discontinuation: The action of stopping something.
  • Interruption: The action of stopping something temporarily.
  • Termination: The action of bringing something or coming to an end.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "To be a continuation of": To be essentially the same as something that came before, often used to describe policies, trends, or styles.
    • His new administration is seen as a continuation of the previous one.
  • "Without continuation": (Formal/Legal) Not being carried forward or renewed.
    • The contract was terminated without continuation.
continuation

The continuation of the story was read aloud to the children.

Noun
  1. the consequence of being lengthened in duration
  2. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive a line as continuing its established direction
  3. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
  4. the act of continuing an activity without interruption

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