continuation
UK[kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən]US[kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən]
n
the act of continuing something or the state of being continued
n
something that continues or follows something else, especially a further part of a story, report, or series
Morpheme Breakdown
con
tin
uation
con
together
tin
hold
uation
noun suffix
Etymology
the word 'continuation' traces its lineage to latin 'continuare', meaning 'to make or be continuous', which itself is built from 'continuus' ('uninterrupted'). the core root 'tenere' (to hold) is combined with the intensive prefix 'con-' to create a sense of 'holding together' without a break. this literal notion of holding things together in an unbroken sequence evolved into the abstract concept of an uninterrupted extension or prolongation. the suffix '-ation' was later appended in english to form the noun denoting the action or result of continuing.
Analysis
Structure: con (together) + tin (hold) + uation (noun suffix)
con- (latin origin, prefix meaning 'together' or 'with'), -tin- (from latin 'tenere', meaning 'to hold'), -uation (latin-derived noun-forming suffix indicating an action or resulting state)
Examples
the continuation of the road project was approved by the city council.
this novel is a direct continuation of the author's previous bestseller.
the peace talks hope to ensure a continuation of the ceasefire.