continuation

(noun)

noun

1. the act of continuing an activity without interruption

Similar word(s): continuance

Definition categories: act, activity

2. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it

Similar word(s): sequel

Definition categories: communication, addendum, postscript, supplement

3. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive a line as continuing its established direction

Definition categories: thought

4. the consequence of being lengthened in duration

Similar word(s): lengthiness, prolongation, protraction

Definition categories: attribute, duration, length

Sentences with continuation as a noun:

- the continuation of a story

- The series' continuation was commercially if not artistically successful.