poursuite

Definitions of poursuite
  1. noun
    the consequence of being lengthened in duration
    synonyms: continuation, prolongation
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    type of:
    durée
    continuance in time
  2. noun
    an instance of searching for something
    synonyms: quête
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    type of:
    recherche
    the examination of alternative hypotheses
  3. noun
    a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
    synonyms: quête
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    type of:
    recherche
    the examination of alternative hypotheses
  4. noun
    a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
    synonyms: continuation, prolongation
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    type of:
    addenda, ajout, appendice, complément
    textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
  5. noun
    the act of continuing an activity without interruption
    synonyms: continuation, prolongation
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    antonyms:
    Discontinuité
    the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
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    continuation, prolongation, rallonge
    the act of prolonging something
    réitération, répétition
    the act of doing or performing again
    acharnement, persévérance
    the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
    coutume, habitude, moeurs
    accepted or habitual practice
    copiage
    an act of copying
    type of:
    activité, occupation
    any specific behavior
  6. noun
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
    synonyms: persécution
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    type of:
    déplacement, mouvement
    the act of changing location from one place to another
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