noun-modifying (irregular), noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used prenominally or with の to describe something as characteristic of a continent, especially in contrast to maritime or oceanic.
A continental climate has a large temperature difference between summer and winter.
This region has strong continental characteristics.
continentality
Technical term in climatology or geography referring to the degree to which a climate is influenced by a large landmass. Rare in everyday conversation.
Continentality is an index often used in climatology.