Synonyms for perpetuation
Most common
continuation continuance prolongation protraction preservation
All synonyms
Noun
1. Continuance
continuance, continuation, prolongation, lengthening, protraction
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.
Forms
- Plural
- perpetuations → continuances, continuations, prolongations, lengthenings…
Example sentences
- continuation Peace is the continuation of war with other means.
- continuance Motion for continuance denied.
- preservation What is your opinion about language preservation?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| perpetuation | falling | |
| continuation | falling | |
| continuance | falling | |
| prolongation | falling | |
| protraction | falling | |
| preservation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- lengthening3, continuance4, protraction
- 12 letters
- preservation4, continuation5, prolongation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lengthening3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- perpétuation