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Definition of supercontinent

supercontinent

/ˌsuː.pɚˈkɑːn.tə.nənt/
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Plural:supercontinents
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Adjective:supercontinental
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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
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