subcontiguous

[ suhb-kuh n-tig-yoo-uh s ]
/ ˌsʌb kənˈtɪg yu əs /

adjective

almost touching; nearly contiguous.

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Origin of subcontiguous

sub- + contiguous

Words nearby subcontiguous

subcommunity, subcompact, subcompany, subconscious, subconsciousness, subcontiguous, subcontinent, subcontract, subcontractor, subcontrary, subcorneal pustular dermatosis
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