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contiguous
/ kənˈtɪɡjʊəs; ˌkɒntɪˈɡjuːɪtɪ /
adjective
- touching along the side or boundary; in contact
- physically adjacent; neighbouring
- preceding or following in time
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Derived Forms
- contiguity, noun
- conˈtiguously, adverb
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Other Words From
- con·tigu·ous·ly adverb
- con·tigu·ous·ness noun
- noncon·tigu·ous adjective
- noncon·tigu·ous·ly adverb
- noncon·tigu·ous·ness noun
- uncon·tigu·ous adjective
- uncon·tigu·ous·ly adverb
- uncon·tigu·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of contiguous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of contiguous1
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Example Sentences
Since the U.S. Constitution mandates that states be contiguous, Moffat County would just sign up with Wyoming.
The Award is limited to Delta Airlines destinations within the 48 contiguous US states and Canada.
Even the accepted US formula for two states: “a secure Israel alongside a viable, contiguous Palestine” is humiliating.
There are only 22 million people in an area about the size of the contiguous 48 States of the United States.
There are only 22 million people in Australia—an area about the size of the contiguous 48 States of the United States.
In these whirlings great differences in atmospheric pressure are brought about in contiguous areas of sea.
Such a kingdom, had it been contiguous to Provence, would indeed have been a most formidable addition to the French monarchy.
The high altar is very choice and beautiful; and the contiguous decorations are profuse and exquisite.
As the regiments landed, the brigades were formed in contiguous columns at quarter distance.
This is Carver's version, who, however, confounds it with another contiguous island.
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