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Antonyms for intercontinental


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-ter-kon-tn-en-tl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn tərˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl



Definition of intercontinental

Origin :
  • 1825, American English, from inter- + continental. Of missiles, from 1956.
  • As in international : adj worldwide
  • As in multinational : adj international
Example sentences :
  • Intercontinental, in-tėr-kon-ti-nen′tal, adj. subsisting between different continents.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) » by Various
  • The parallel progress in the intercontinental ballistic missile effort will be advanced by our plans for acceleration.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
  • Some dust storms are intercontinental, a few may circle the 33 globe, and occasionally they may engulf entire planets.
  • Extract from : « Deserts » by A. S. Walker
  • The general plan includes both an interoceanic railroad and links in the intercontinental or north and south lines.
  • Extract from : « Guatemala, the country of the future » by Charles M. Pepper
  • Hydrogen bombs and airplanes and intercontinental ballistic missiles do not change basic principles.
  • Extract from : « The Invisible Government » by Dan Smoot
  • Intercontinental commerce must be carried on by means of deep-water vessels.
  • Extract from : « Commercial Geography » by Jacques W. Redway

Synonyms for intercontinental

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