Adjoined: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjoined

 

[ ษ™หˆdส’ษ”ษชnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical connection

To adjoin means to be next to or joined with something else. This term is often used in architecture and geography to describe structures or land areas that are physically connected or adjacent to each other. For instance, two properties can be adjoined, meaning they share a boundary. It can also refer to adding something as an attachment to another item or document. The term emphasizes the closeness and direct physical relationship.

Synonyms

attached, connected, joined

Examples of usage

  • The library is adjoined to the community center.
  • They decided to adjoin the new building to the existing structure.
  • The two houses are adjoined, sharing a dividing wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjoined" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adjunto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฌเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angrenzend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergabung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั”ะดะฝะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przylegล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šฃๆŽฅใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adjoint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adherido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ฐฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุญู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ipojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pripojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™„ๅŠ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pripet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐbรฆttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lavษ™ edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anexo

Etymology

The word 'adjoined' originates from the Latin word 'adjungere,' which means 'to join to.' The term has evolved through Middle English, where the form 'ajoyned' was used. As the English language developed, the spelling and pronunciation were standardized to 'adjoined.' It has been in use since the late 14th century, primarily in contexts involving physical or abstract connections. Its meanings have expanded to include various scenarios where an element is connected to another, making it a versatile term in both everyday and specialized language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,015, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.