intercontinental
Translation
intercontinental
Examples
They took an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo.
They took an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo.
An intercontinental ballistic missile is a powerful weapon.
An intercontinental ballistic missile is a powerful weapon.
Grammar Patterns
an intercontinental ((noun)) They took an intercontinental flight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: global, international; Antonyms: intracontinental, domestic
Etymology
From the prefix 'inter-' (between) and 'continental' (relating to a continent).
Memory Tips
Imagine a flight that goes 'inter' (between) 'continents', like from Europe to Asia.