Continental
Continental refers to anything relating to or characteristic of a continent — Earth's vast landmasses. The term encompasses geography, climate, seasons, and culture, but also appears in specialized contexts from geology to commerce.
Meanings
- Continental (geography) — landmasses, continental shelves, and continental drift
- Continental (climate) — weather patterns with extreme seasonal swings, far from oceanic moderation
- Continental (cuisine) — refined European dining tradition, particularly traded and refined across cultures
- Continental (vehicles) — automobile brand known for engineering precision
- Continental (philosophy) — philosophical traditions originating in continental Europe, contrasting with analytic approaches
- Continental (breakfast) — light morning meal of pastries and beverages
Related
Planetary, Ecological niche, Gulf Stream, Climate, Tidal Forces, Area (geography)