intercontinental
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/ˌɪntərˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/
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/ˌɪntəˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/
between continents
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intercontinental' originates from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'continental' referring to continents.
Historical Evolution
'intercontinental' was formed by combining 'inter-' with 'continental' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'between continents,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or traveling between continents.
The airline offers intercontinental flights.
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