continuance
/kənˈtɪnjʊəns/
Meanings
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Noun
The act or fact of continuing or remaining the same.
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Noun
The state of continuing in a particular condition or carrying on a particular activity.
Antonyms
discontinuance
Synonyms
perdurance , remanence
Rhymes
Words rhyming with continuanceadvance , romance , chance , rearrange , arrange , arrangeance , arrangement , arrangee , arrangees , arrangement , arrangements , arrangee's , arrangees'
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Continence () : The ability to control one's bodily functions, especially the bladder and bowels.
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Continuity () : The quality of being continuous or uninterrupted.
Variants
List of all variants of continuance that leads to same resultcontinuance , continuances
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).continues, continuing, continued
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'continuare' meaning 'to keep together' or 'to prolong'.
Trivia
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The longest word in the English language with the letter 'e' repeated the most number of times is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', a type of lung disease. However, the word 'continuance' comes close with 12 'e's.
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The word 'continuance' contains all five vowels in English in alphabetical order: a, e, i, o, u.
Related Concepts
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Persistence: The act of continuing in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
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Endurance: The ability to withstand or withstand hardship or adversity.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, continuance is often used to describe the ongoing nature of a story or plot. In art, it can refer to a series of related works or a consistent style. In music, continuance can refer to a long-lasting career or a series of successful songs.
How to Memorize "continuance"
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visualize
- Imagine a continuous line or a river that flows without interruption. Visualize the word 'continuance' written out and remember that it means the act or state of continuing or remaining the same.
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associate
- Associate the word 'continuance' with the idea of something that keeps going or stays the same. Think of a long-lasting relationship or a consistent habit.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Continues, continuing, continued' to help remember the different forms of the word.
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