continuation

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: con-tin-u-a-tion (5)
English Definition

The action of carrying something on over time or space.

Example Sentence

This book is a continuation of the previous story.

US IPA /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

Synonyms

extension prolongation sequel resumption persistence

Antonyms

termination cessation end