Definitions
- Referring to travel, communication, or trade between countries on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. - Describing a flight, voyage, or journey across the Atlantic Ocean. - Talking about cultural or political connections between countries on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Referring to travel, communication, or trade between continents. - Describing a flight, voyage, or journey that crosses one or more continents. - Talking about cultural or political connections between countries on different continents.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to connections between distant places.
- 2Both words involve crossing large bodies of water.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of travel, communication, or trade.
- 4Both words are adjectives that describe something that crosses a significant distance.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Transatlantic refers specifically to connections between countries on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, while intercontinental refers to connections between different continents.
- 2Distance: Intercontinental implies a greater distance than transatlantic, as it involves crossing entire continents rather than just an ocean.
- 3Usage: Transatlantic is more commonly used in the context of travel and communication, while intercontinental is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Transatlantic can have a cultural or historical connotation, while intercontinental is more neutral and technical.
Remember this!
Transatlantic and intercontinental are both adjectives that describe connections between distant places. However, transatlantic specifically refers to connections between countries on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, while intercontinental refers to connections between different continents. Additionally, intercontinental implies a greater distance than transatlantic, and transatlantic can have a cultural or historical connotation.
