continental

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or coming from Europe, the Americas, or Australia, as opposed to Africa or Asia.

  - "The continental climate is found in Europe and North America."
  - "He comes from a continental family with roots in Europe."

• adjective

  Of or relating to a continent.

  - "The continental shelf extends several miles off the coast."
  - "The continental divide separates the eastern and western watersheds."

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Antonyms

British , English

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Synonyms

European , mainland

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with continental
continental drift , sentimental , rational , vocational , occupational

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Variants

List of all variants of continental that leads to same result
continental , continentally , continentals , continental breakfast , continental breakfasts , continental drift , continental drifts , continental shelf , continental shelfs , continental slope , continental slopes , Continental Divide , continental U.S.

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Etymology

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From the Latin continentalis, meaning 'touching the whole' or 'unbroken'.

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Trivia

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1. The term continental was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The continental United States refers to the 48 contiguous states, while Alaska and Hawaii are considered insular areas.

3. The term continental plate is used in geology to describe a large piece of the Earth's crust that is relatively stable and not subject to frequent seismic activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Europe: The continent of Europe is the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, separated from Asia by the Ural and Caucasus Mountains.

2. Asia: The largest continent on Earth, located primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere, with a total area of approximately 44.5 million square miles.

3. Africa: The second largest continent, located primarily in the Western Hemisphere, with a total area of approximately 11.7 million square miles.

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Culture

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The term continental has been used in various contexts, including geography, climate, and culture. In the context of Europe, the term continental refers to the European mainland as opposed to the islands. In terms of climate, a continental climate is characterized by large seasonal temperature ranges. In literature, the term continental has been used to refer to a person from Europe, particularly in contrast to someone from Africa or Asia.

How to Memorize "continental"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of the world with Europe, North America, and Australia shaded in one color, and Africa and Asia shaded in another. The continents that are shaded in the same color are continental to each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term continental with Europe, North America, and Australia.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CEA for Continents: Europe, Asia, and Australia to remember the continents that are continental to each other.

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