con ‧ tin ‧ ued /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ continual , ↑ continued ≠ DISCONTINUED , ↑ continuous ≠ ↑ discontinuous ; noun : ↑ continuation ≠ ↑ discontinuation , ↑ continuity ≠ ↑ discontinuity ; adverb : ↑ continually , ↑ continuously ; verb : ↑ continue ≠ ↑ discontinue ]
continuing to happen or exist for a long time, or happening many times:
threats to the continued existence of the species
continued press speculation