continuation
kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən
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Definition of continuation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
uninterrupted actionact of continuing without interruption
  • The continuation of the meeting was unexpected.
extension perpetuation prolongation
2.
literaturepart added to extend a book or play
  • The novel's continuation was published last year.
extension sequel
3.
basketballTECH.USsuccessful shot made despite a foulTECH.US
  • He scored with a continuation after being fouled.
follow-through
4.
psychologyTECH.innate tendency to perceive a line as continuingTECH.
  • Continuation helps us see the line as unbroken.
extension perpetuation prolongation
5.
technologyTECH.representation of a program's execution stateTECH.
  • The continuation allowed the program to resume later.
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Expressions with continuation

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bet made after raising in poker
He made a continuation bet to bluff his opponents.
Gestalt principle perceiving lines as continuous
The logo uses good continuation to guide the eye.
Gestalt principle perceiving lines as continuous paths
The logo uses the law of continuation to guide the eye.

Origin of continuation

Latin, continuare (to continue)

Terms with continuation included in their meaning

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onadv.
continuation
continuing without interruption
moreadv.
time
indicates continuation for a further period
language
used to indicate continuation of a list or ideas
continuation
maintain the pace or speed
omitting
disregard or omit part of a continuation
continuation
continuing at the current speed or condition
continuation
continue or proceed as before
continuation
continue without stopping or ending

Examples of continuation in a sentence

  • Continuation of the story will be published next week.
  • The play's continuation received mixed reviews.
  • Fans eagerly awaited the continuation of the series.
  • The referee allowed the continuation after the foul.
  • His continuation play was crucial in the final seconds.
  • Artists use continuation to guide the viewer's eye.

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  1. French:poursuite, suite, ...
  2. German:Fortsetzung, Anschluss, ...
  3. Italian:continuazione, proseguimento, ...
  4. Spanish:continuación, secuela, ...
  5. Portuguese:continuação, continuidade, ...
  6. Chinese:延续, 续集, ...
  7. Japanese:継続, 続編, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِمْرَار, تَكْمِلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶמְשֵׁכִיּוּת, הֶמְשֵׁךְ, ...
  10. Russian:продолжение, континуальность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:продовження, ...
  12. Hindi:निरंतरता, अगला भाग, ...
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