Definition of CONTINUATE

continuate

Meanings

Verb

  • To make continuous, to give continuity to.
  • To continue, perpetuate.

Adj

  • Continuous; uninterrupted; continued without break or interruption.
  • Chronic; long-lasting; long-continued.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English continuaten, from continuat(e) (“continuous”, also used as the past participle of continuaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from Latin continuātus, perfect passive participle of continuō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of continue.

Scrabble Score: 12

continuate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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