Contiguous: meaning, definitions and examples

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contiguous

 

[ kษ™nหˆtษชษกjuษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

connected areas or things

Sharing a common border; touching; adjacent.

Synonyms

adjacent, adjoining, neighboring, touching.

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Word Description / Examples
contiguous

Used in formal settings or technical contexts to describe things that share a common boundary or are touching one another.

  • The two countries are contiguous, sharing a lengthy border.
  • The contiguous states in the US are often referred to as the 'lower 48'.
adjacent

Commonly used in various contexts to describe things that are next to or near each other but not necessarily touching.

  • The bathroom is adjacent to the bedroom.
  • The park and the library are adjacent properties.
neighboring

Used to describe areas or objects that are near but not necessarily directly touching. It often refers to geographic proximity.

  • We received help from neighboring communities.
  • The neighboring town will host the festival this year.
adjoining

Often used in real estate or geography to describe rooms, buildings, or areas that are physically connected.

  • We booked two adjoining rooms for our stay at the hotel.
  • The kitchen has an adjoining dining area.
touching

Typically used to describe things that are physically in contact with each other. It can also have a sentimental connotation when used in other contexts.

  • The two houses are so close that they are almost touching.
  • Her touching story moved everyone to tears.

Examples of usage

  • The two countries share a contiguous border of over 3,000 kilometers.
  • The rooms in the house are arranged in a contiguous layout.

Translations

Translations of the word "contiguous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contรญguo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคจเฅเคจเคฟเคนเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zusammenhรคngend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersebelahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั†ั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przylegล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฃ็ถšใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contigu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contiguo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bitiลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์†์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ souvislรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรบvislรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟž็ปญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprekinjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samfellt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bitiลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contiguo

Etymology

The word 'contiguous' originated from the Latin word 'contiguus', which means touching or bordering. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things that are adjacent or connected. Over time, 'contiguous' has become widely used in various fields such as geography, mathematics, and urban planning to refer to areas or objects that are touching or share a common border.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,718 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.