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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) .
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How can i use continent in a sentence which explains the definition?
A continent is a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as North America or Africa.
What continent is the home to the Swiss alps?
The Swiss Alps are, by definition, in Switzerland, which is on the continent of Europe.
Is Aulstraila a Continent or 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.
What is the definition of a continent?
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.
What continent is also a country and an island?
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.
Does Europe meet the definition of continent?
Europe is a continent so it does meet the definition of a continent.
What continent is Islands in?
Islands are by definition, not in or on a continent.
What continent is Solomon Islands in?
Islands are by definition, not in or on a continent.
Is Asia land lock?
By definition, no continent can be landlocked.
How can i use continent in a sentence which explains the definition?
A continent is a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as North America or Africa.
On what continental are the Galapagos Islands?
By definition the Galapagos Islands are not on a continent.
What continent is the home to the Swiss alps?
The Swiss Alps are, by definition, in Switzerland, which is on the continent of Europe.
What is the definition of a golf?
What is smaller than a continent and is completely surrounded by water
What island is also a continent and country?
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.
Is Aulstraila a Continent or 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.
What is the definition of a continent?
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.
What continent is also a country and an island?
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.
