Definitions
- Referring to the act of continuing or extending something that has already started. - Describing the uninterrupted sequence of events or actions. - Talking about the next part or chapter of a story, movie, or series.
- Referring to the state of continuing or lasting for a period of time. - Describing the duration or length of time that something lasts or continues. - Talking about the legal term for postponing a trial or hearing to a later date.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the idea of something continuing or lasting.
- 2Both words can be used as nouns.
- 3Both words can refer to a period of time.
- 4Both words can be used in legal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Continuation is more commonly used than continuance in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Continuation refers to the act of continuing or extending something, while continuance refers to the state of continuing or lasting for a period of time.
- 3Context: Continuation is often used in storytelling or project management, while continuance is more commonly used in legal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Continuation has a neutral connotation, while continuance can have a negative connotation when used in legal contexts to delay a trial or hearing.
Remember this!
Continuation and continuance are synonyms that both relate to the idea of something continuing or lasting. However, continuation refers to the act of continuing or extending something, while continuance refers to the state of continuing or lasting for a period of time. Continuation is more commonly used in everyday language and can be used as an adjective, while continuance is more commonly used in legal contexts and is only used as a noun.
