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continua

 

[ kənˈtɪn.juː ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to continue

To continue means to persist in an activity or process without stopping. It often refers to maintaining an action or state in time, allowing one to extend an experience or task.

Synonyms

carry on, persist, prolong

Examples of usage

  • Please continue your presentation.
  • We decided to continue our journey despite the rain.
  • She told him to continue reading the book.
Context #2 | Noun

continuation

A continuation refers to the act of continuing something or an extension of an existing process. It can also denote something that follows from or is logically connected to something else.

Synonyms

continuity, extension, prolongation

Examples of usage

  • The film is a continuation of the story from the previous installment.
  • We discussed the continuation of the project at the meeting.
  • The book serves as a continuation of the first volume.

Translations

Translations of the word "continua" in other languages:

🇵🇹 continua

🇮🇳 जारी रखें

🇩🇪 fortfahren

🇮🇩 lanjutkan

🇺🇦 продовжуй

🇵🇱 kontynuuj

🇯🇵 続ける

🇫🇷 continue

🇪🇸 continúa

🇹🇷 devam et

🇰🇷 계속하다

🇸🇦 استمر

🇨🇿 pokračuj

🇸🇰 pokračuj

🇨🇳 继续

🇸🇮 nadaljuj

🇮🇸 halda áfram

🇰🇿 жалғастыру

🇬🇪 გაგრძელე

🇦🇿 davamlama

🇲🇽 continúa

Etymology

The word 'continue' originates from the Latin 'continuare', which means 'to make continuous'. This Latin term is derived from 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted'. The transition into Middle English occurred as 'continuen' in the 14th century. Its usage evolved in the English language over several centuries, encompassing a range of meanings related to persistence and continuation. By the early 15th century, it started to be used not only in physical contexts but also in a more abstract sense to describe the ongoing nature of an action, process, or existence. The adaptability of 'continue' allowed it to be integrated into various domains, including education, business, and everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,815, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.