con·tin·u·a·tion 
/kənˌtɪnjəˈweɪʃən/ noun
plural con·tin·u·a·tions /kənˌtɪnjəˈweɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : something that starts where something else ends and adds to or continues the first part — usually + of ▪ This book is a continuation of her first novel. [=it continues the story where the first novel ended] ▪ The class is a continuation of the introductory class taught last semester. ▪ The road was built as a continuation of the state highway. 2 [noncount] : the act of continuing or of causing something to continue — usually + of ▪ His counselor felt the continuation of therapy would be worthwhile. [=felt that he should continue to receive therapy] 3 [count] : the act of beginning again after an interruption — usually singular — usually + of ▪ The continuation of the meeting was postponed until the next day.
