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Continuation

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

Phonetic: kuhn-tin-yoo-AY-shun

Definitions

  • The act or state of continuing or being continued.
  • Something that follows or extends a previous part.

Usage Examples

  • "The sequel was a direct continuation of the original story."
  • "The continuation of the project depends on funding."

Etymology

Derived from Latin continuatio, from continuare (to continue).

Synonyms

  • Extension
  • Prolongation
  • Progression

Antonyms

  • Interruption
  • Discontinuation
  • Cease

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanishcontinuaciónkon-tee-nwa-thyon
Frenchcontinuationkɔ̃.ti.nɥa.sjɔ̃
GermanFortsetzungFORT-zet-zung
Mandarin继续 (jìxù)jee-shoo
Hindiनिरंतरता (nirantarta)ni-ran-tar-ta
Tamilதொடர்ச்சி (toḍarcci)tho-dar-chchi
Teluguకొనసాగింపు (konasāginpu)ko-na-sa-gin-pu
Bengaliঅবিরামতা (abirāmata)a-bi-ra-ma-ta
Marathiसातत्य (satatya)sa-ta-tya
Kannadaಮುಂದುವರಿಯುವಿಕೆ (munduvariyuvike)mun-du-va-ri-yu-vi-ke
Gujaratiસતતતા (satatata)sa-ta-ta-ta
Punjabiਨਿਰੰਤਰਤਾ (nirantarata)ni-ran-ta-ra-ta
Urduتسلسل (tasalsul)ta-sa-lul
Malayalamതുടർച്ച (thuḍarcha)thu-da-rcha
Odiaନିରନ୍ତରତା (nirantaratā)ni-ran-ta-ra-ta
Assameseঅবিৰামতা (abirāmata)a-bi-ra-ma-ta
Maithiliअविरामता (aviramata)a-vi-ra-ma-ta
Sanskritनिरंतरता (nirantarata)ni-ran-ta-ra-ta
Sinhaleseදිගටම පවතිනවා (digatama pavatinavā)di-ga-ta-ma pa-va-ti-na-waa
Thaiความต่อเนื่อง (khwām t̀xnụ̄̀ng)kwam tor-neuang

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
  • American English: /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
  • Australian English: /kənˌtɪn.jʊˈeɪ.ʃən/

Historical Usage

The word 'continuation' has been used since the 14th century to refer to something that extends beyond its initial stage.

Cultural Nuances

In storytelling, 'continuation' often refers to sequels, while in legal contexts, it may describe the extension of proceedings.

More Information

'Continuation' is widely used across disciplines, including literature, business, law, and science. It implies an uninterrupted process, often necessary for maintaining coherence in communication, projects, and operations. In everyday language, it can refer to the persistence of an idea, trend, or event.

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