continent1
n.
- any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, Antarctica).
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(also the Continent)
the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.
Etymology
C16: from L. terra continens ‘continuous land’.
continent2
adj.
- able to control movements of the bowels and bladder.
- exercising self-restraint, especially sexually.
Derivative
- continence n.
- continently adv.
Etymology
ME: from L. continent-, continere (see contain).
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