adj
transcontinental
tranz-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl
Transcontinental (adj) means crossing or extending across an entire continent. Example: “The transcontinental railroad connected the east and west coasts.”
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Crossing or extending across an entire continent.
"It is the transcontinental trains which figure most prominently in railway advertising. Both railways run two trains in each direction."
— J. N. Westwood, The Railways of Canada (1959)
"The transcontinental railroad connected the east and west coasts."
"They took a transcontinental road trip across the United States."
How to use transcontinental
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanning a whole continent.
Common pairings
transcontinental railroad
transcontinental flight
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Word forms
- Plural
- transcontinentals
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Etymology
Formed from "trans-" ("across") plus "continental."
Rhymes for transcontinental
mental
dental
rental
parental
Oriental
elemental
accidental
ornamental
judgmental
incidental
monumental
regimental
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Frequently asked questions
What does “transcontinental” mean?
The word “transcontinental” means crossing or extending across an entire continent. In plain terms, spanning a whole continent.
How do you pronounce “transcontinental”?
“Transcontinental” is pronounced tranz-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl (/ˌtɹænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “transcontinental” in a sentence?
Here is “transcontinental” used in a sentence: “The transcontinental railroad connected the east and west coasts.”
What part of speech is “transcontinental”?
“Transcontinental” is an adjective.
