continental drift
(con-ti-nen-tal-drift)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. the slow movement of continents across the earth's surface over time.
Example Sentence
Scientists study continental drift to learn about the Earth.
More Example Sentences
Continents move slowly due to continental drift.
Synonyms
plate movement; land shift; earth's movement
Antonyms
stationary land; fixed continents; stable ground
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