perpetuation

Definitions

The act of making something continue indefinitely.

The process of preserving something, such as a condition, belief, or state, so that it does not end.

Examples

The perpetuation of these harmful stereotypes continues to hinder progress in our society.

The organization is dedicated to the perpetuation of traditional folk music through educational workshops.

Synonyms

continuation maintenance preservation sustaining prolongation retention

Antonyms

discontinuation cessation termination abolition stoppage interruption