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   continuation

   /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of carrying something on over time or the state of being carried on: "the continuation of discussions about a permanent peace" Similar carrying oncontinuanceprolongationprotractionmaintenancepreservationkeeping upperpetuationresumptionreopeningrestartrenewalformal:recommencementOpposite endcessation
   • ▪ the state of remaining in a particular position or condition: "the government's continuation in office" Similar carrying oncontinuanceprolongationprotractionmaintenancepreservationkeeping upperpetuationOpposite endcessation
   • ▪ a part that is attached to and is an extension of something else: "once a separate village, it is now a continuation of the suburbs" Similar extensionaddition

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin continuatio(n-), from continuare ‘continue’, from continuus (see continuous).

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