continent 1 |ˈkäntnənt|
noun
any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).
• (also the Continent)the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.
• a mainland contrasted with islands: the maritime zone is richer in varieties of plant than the continent.
ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (denoting a continuous tract of land): from Latin terra continens 'continuous land.'
continent 2 |ˈkäntnənt|
adjective
1 able to control movements of the bowels and bladder.
2 exercising self-restraint, esp. sexually.
DERIVATIVES
continence noun.
continently adverb
ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense 'characterized by self-restraint'): from Latin continent- 'holding together, restraining oneself,' from continere (see contain) .
A continent is a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as North America or Africa.
The Swiss Alps are, by definition, in Switzerland, which is on the continent of Europe.
Both. Australia is large enough to be a continent but is an island by definition, as it is surrounded by water on all sides. It is known as an island continent, as is Antarctica.
A continent is one of Earth's major landmasses, typically identified by its distinct geographical boundaries and separated from other continents by oceans. There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Australia is both a country and a continent, but it does not fit the geographical definition of an island. Being surrounded by water, it is classed as an island continent, but not an island.
Europe is a continent so it does meet the definition of a continent.
Islands are by definition, not in or on a continent.
Islands are by definition, not in or on a continent.
By definition, no continent can be landlocked.
A continent is a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as North America or Africa.
By definition the Galapagos Islands are not on a continent.
The Swiss Alps are, by definition, in Switzerland, which is on the continent of Europe.
What is smaller than a continent and is completely surrounded by water
Australia is both a country and a continent, but it does not fit the geographical definition of an island. Being surrounded by water, it is classed as an island continent, but not an island.
Both. Australia is large enough to be a continent but is an island by definition, as it is surrounded by water on all sides. It is known as an island continent, as is Antarctica.
A continent is one of Earth's major landmasses, typically identified by its distinct geographical boundaries and separated from other continents by oceans. There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Australia is both a country and a continent, but it does not fit the geographical definition of an island. Being surrounded by water, it is classed as an island continent, but not an island.