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continental
01
being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe
02
originating from to relating to the large landmasses on Earth's surface known as continents
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
Continental drift is the movement of Earth's continents over time.
03
relating to or characteristic of any continent
04
of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolutionary War
05
having a climate characterized by large seasonal temperature differences because it is far from the moderating influence of the ocean
Examples
The region experiences hot summers and cold winters because of its continental weather patterns.
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