continuation - Master This Word
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continuation Word Meanings
- the act of continuing something
- a part that follows or is added
- the process of being continued
continuation Example Sentences
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continuation Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃən/
US
/kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
continuation Word Etymology
con- = together, tinere = to hold -> Latin 'continuatio' (Old French) leading to 'continuation' in English. Imagine a train of cars attached, rolling forward, representing something that is being carried on continuously, like a story that doesn't end.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Continuation is the noun for the act of continuing something, whether a story, a project, or a sequence. It can also refer to a part that follows or is added to an original piece, such as a continuation chapter in a book or a continuation of a list with new items. The concept emphasizes ongoing process and persistence beyond an initial part. The etymology points to Latin continuatio via Old French, and the imagery of linked train cars helps learners remember forward movement and joining parts into a longer whole.
Usage Reminders
- Pay attention to whether you are using continuation as a noun or in phrases like continuation of a story or continuation clause. Compare with continue and ongoing. Use in formal writing (reports, contracts) and in literary contexts. Hear the stress pattern in long-form uses. Practice with both short continuations and long multi-part continuations. Create your own sentences to reinforce the idea of forward movement.
Common Misconceptions
- It always means a new part; it can also mean ongoing progress.
- Confusing with 'continue' (verb) or 'continued' (adjective).
- Only used in literature; can appear in contracts and reports.
- Assuming it refers to a single moment rather than a process.
- Thinking it is interchangeable with 'following' in all contexts.
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker (meta, keep short)
Learning Tips
- Note the noun form and common collocations (continuation of a story, continuation clause).
- Compare with continue (verb) and ongoing (adjective).
- Practice formal contexts (reports, contracts) to see where it fits.
- Listen for stress and pronunciation in longer phrases.
- Create several sentences: one short continuation, one multi-part continuation.
- Profile typical errors: thinking it only means a new part.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'continuation' used correctly?
A.She decided to end the project for good.
B.His vacation plans were canceled unexpectedly.
C.The hotel will be closed for renovation.
D.The continuation of the story left the audience in suspense.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'continuation'?
A.Halt
B.Resumption
C.Break
D.Termination
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'continuation'?
A.Discontinuation
B.Obstruction
C.Delay
D.Disruption
Step 5: Mastery
How does the concept of 'continuation' apply in a real-life situation?
A.Taking an unexpected long break from work.
B.Ending all tasks abruptly without any warning.
C.Following up on a previous conversation to maintain communication.
D.Starting a new project without completing the current one.
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