adj
intercontinental
ihn-tuh-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl
Intercontinental (adj) means travelling or occurring between continents. Example: “They booked an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo.”
adj
1
Travelling or occurring between continents.
"They booked an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo."
"The treaty covers intercontinental trade routes."
2
Capable of reaching across continents, especially of missiles.
"The country tested a new intercontinental missile."
How to use intercontinental
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanning or moving between continents, whether that's a flight, a trade deal, or a missile.
Common pairings
intercontinental flight
intercontinental ballistic missile
intercontinental trade
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Etymology
From inter- ("between") plus continental.
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Rhymes for intercontinental
mental
dental
rental
parental
Oriental
elemental
accidental
ornamental
judgmental
incidental
monumental
regimental
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Frequently asked questions
What does “intercontinental” mean?
The word “intercontinental” means travelling or occurring between continents. In plain terms, spanning or moving between continents, whether that's a flight, a trade deal, or a missile.
How do you pronounce “intercontinental”?
“Intercontinental” is pronounced ihn-tuh-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl (/ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ in IPA).
How do you use “intercontinental” in a sentence?
Here is “intercontinental” used in a sentence: “They booked an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo.”
What part of speech is “intercontinental”?
“Intercontinental” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “intercontinental” have?
“Intercontinental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: travelling or occurring between continents.
