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Definition of supercontinent
supercontinent
/ˌsuː.pɚˈkɑːn.tə.nənt/
su · per · con · ti · nent
Plural:supercontinents
•Adjective:supercontinental
supercontinent Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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1
In geology, an ancient or theoretical vast landmass consisting of most or all of Earth's continental blocks or cratons merged into a single contiguous body, such as Pangaea, Rodinia, or Gondwana.
Example
"Geological evidence shows that the ancient supercontinent Pangaea began breaking apart into smaller continents during the Jurassic period."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supercontinent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supercontinent