CONTINUATION definition: 1. the fact of continuing or a thing that continues or follows from something else: 2. the fact of…. Learn more.

The meaning of CONTINUATION is the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity.

The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, instead of stopping. It's the coalition forces who are to blame for the continuation of the war.

An extension by which something is carried to a further point: The sequel was a continuation of the story that had been established in the first book of the series.

Aug 28, 2025 · continuation (countable and uncountable, plural continuations) That which extends, increases, supplements, or carries on. The series' continuation was commercially if not artistically …

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun continuation, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

CONTINUATION definition: the act or state of continuing; the state of being continued. See examples of continuation used in a sentence.

The class is a continuation of the introductory class taught last semester. The road was built as a continuation of the state highway. The continuation of the meeting was postponed until the next day.

Definition of continuation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable, singular] an act or the state of continuing. They are anxious to ensure the continuation of the economic reform …

An extension by which something is carried to a further point. The sequel was a continuation of the story that had been established in the first book of the series.