Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

continentality

noun

/ˌkɒn.tɪ.nenˈtæl.ɪ.ti/

Definition

The degree to which a region’s climate is affected by the proximity to oceans or other large bodies of water.

Examples

The continentality of the region leads to hot summers and cold winters.
Areas with high continentality often have less humidity.
Studies on continentality help understand climate patterns in different regions.

Meaning

Continentality refers to how much the climate of an area is influenced by its distance from oceans. Areas that are far from the sea typically experience greater temperature extremes than those near water.