continuance
con·tin·u·ance
continuance · continuances
The action of continuingThe action of continuing.
UK/kənˈtɪnjʊəns/US/kənˈtɪnjuəns/
» Motion for continuance denied.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The action of continuing.
the property of enduring or continuing in time
(countable, uncountable)The period during which something continues or goes on; duration.
the period of time during which something continues
(US, countable)An order issued by a court granting a postponement of a legal proceeding for a set period.
Examples
2 sentencesMotion for continuance denied.
Thus the very points in which they differed seemed, in some measure, to ensure the continuance of their mutual affection.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English continuance, contynuaunce, from Old French continuance, from continuerFrom Middle English continuance, contynuaunce, from Old French continuance, from continuer.
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Forms
plural: continuancesSynonyms
4 synonymsaction of continuing:perdurance
Close in meaning
- the act of continuing an activity without interruption:continuation
- the property of enduring or continuing in time:duration
- the period of time during which something continues:duration
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable