continuation
1. [ noun ] the act of continuing or resuming an activity
Synonyms: continuance
Related terms: discontinuance discontinuance activity repetition prolongation abidance perseverance pursuance survival continue proceed continue
2. [ noun ] a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendence to perceive a line as continuing its established direction
Synonyms: law_of_continuation good_continuation
Related terms: gestalt_law_of_organization
3. [ noun ] the consequence of being lengthened in duration
Synonyms: prolongation protraction lengthiness
Related terms: duration continue stay prolong prolong retain
4. [ noun ] (writing) a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
Synonyms: sequel
Related terms: addendum
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