continuation meaning and definition

CONTINUATION noun

Definition of continuation (noun)

1. the act of continuing an activity without interruption
   • synonyms: continuance
   • antonym: discontinuance
2. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
   • synonyms: sequel
3. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive a line as continuing its established direction
   • synonyms: good continuation, law of continuation
4. the consequence of being lengthened in duration
   • synonyms: lengthiness, prolongation, protraction