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contiguously

 

[ kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in sequence

Contiguously means in a way that is touching or connected without any gaps or intervening spaces. This term is often used in geography or descriptions of layout, implying that elements are arranged directly next to each other. When objects, structures, or areas are contiguously placed, they form a continuous line or surface. The concept is crucial in various fields such as mathematics, real estate, and environmental studies.

Synonyms

adjacently, continuously, together

Examples of usage

  • The properties were contiguously aligned along the street.
  • The two lakes are located contiguously in the reserve.
  • Contiguously arranged cities often share resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "contiguously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contiguamente

🇮🇳 सन्निकटता से

🇩🇪 aufeinanderfolgend

🇮🇩 secara berdekatan

🇺🇦 безперервно

🇵🇱 ciągle

🇯🇵 連続的に

🇫🇷 de manière continue

🇪🇸 contiguamente

🇹🇷 birbirini takip eden

🇰🇷 연속적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل متواصل

🇨🇿 pokračující

🇸🇰 nepretržite

🇨🇳 连续地

🇸🇮 nenehno

🇮🇸 samfellt

🇰🇿 үздіксіз

🇬🇪 დაუწყვეტლად

🇦🇿 ardıcıl

🇲🇽 contiguamente

Etymology

The adverb 'contiguously' is derived from the word 'contiguous', which comes from the Latin term 'contiguus'. This Latin word means 'touching' or 'bordering on'. The root 'tangere' in Latin translates to 'to touch', which is reflective of the meaning of being in physical proximity or in touch with something else. The usage of 'contiguously' in English has evolved to encompass not only physical touch but also metaphorical connections, such as ideas or concepts that are closely linked. The transition to the current form and usage likely occurred in the late 19th to early 20th centuries as the need for precise language in describing geographical and spatial relationships grew. Today, 'contiguously' is often found in academic writing, particularly in disciplines that analyze relationships between entities in space, such as urban planning and environmental science.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,618, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.