continental
/ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/
con · ti · nen · tal
ˌkɒn · tɪ · ˈnent · l
English Definition
adj. of or related to a continent
Significado en Español
continental
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuộc lục địa
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Example Sentence
Continental climate is dry.
大陆性气候很干燥。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
continent(landmass)+al(shape).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “continental”.
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A
Global
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B
Local
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C
Isolated
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D
Land-based
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D — Land-based.
“continental” means adj. of or related to a continent
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ climate brings very hot summers and freezing winters far from any sea.
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A
tropical
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B
continental
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C
coastal
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D
oceanic
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B — continental.
“continental” means adj. of or related to a continent
Common questions about “continental”
What does “continental” mean?
continental — adj. of or related to a continent. In Chinese: 大陆的.
How do you pronounce “continental”?
continental is pronounced /ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · ti · nen · tal.
How do you use “continental” in a sentence?
Continental climate is dry. (大陆性气候很干燥。)
What are synonyms for “continental”?
mainland, land — all close in meaning to continental (adj. of or related to a continent).
Is “continental” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. continental appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “continental”?
continent(landmass)+al(shape).
