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adjacently

 

[ əˈdʒeɪ.sən.tli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

physical placement

Adjacently means being next to or adjoining something else. It typically refers to objects or entities that are close to each other in proximity or position.

Synonyms

alongside, beside, contiguous, next to

Examples of usage

  • The two buildings stand adjacently on the street.
  • She placed the books adjacently on the shelf.
  • The park is located adjacently to the school.
  • Two plants were grown adjacently in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjacently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adjacente

🇮🇳 सन्निकटन

🇩🇪 benachbart

🇮🇩 bersebelahan

🇺🇦 сусідньо

🇵🇱 sąsiednio

🇯🇵 隣接している

🇫🇷 adjacent

🇪🇸 adyacente

🇹🇷 bitişik

🇰🇷 인접하여

🇸🇦 مجاور

🇨🇿 sousední

🇸🇰 susedný

🇨🇳 相邻

🇸🇮 sosednji

🇮🇸 nálægt

🇰🇿 жанасу

🇬🇪 მეზობლური

🇦🇿 yanında

🇲🇽 adyacente

Word origin

The word 'adjacently' comes from the Latin root 'adjacens,' which means 'lying near to.' This term is derived from 'adjacere,' combining 'ad' (meaning 'to, toward') and 'jacere' (meaning 'to lie'). The transition of the word into English occurred in the early 19th century, reflecting the characteristics of things that are physically connected or very close to one another. The usage of 'adjacently' has since become a critical part of spatial discussions in various fields, including geography, architecture, and urban planning.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,041, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.