Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contiguous
Adjective
/kənˈtɪg.ju.əs/
Definition
Sharing a common border; touching.
Examples
- The contiguous states of the U.S. exclude Alaska and Hawaii.
- Her emotions were contiguous to the events happening around her.
- They bought a contiguous piece of land to expand their farm.
Meaning
The term ‘contiguous’ refers to things that are physically connected or in close proximity to one another without any intervening space.
Synonyms
- Adjacent
- Consecutive
- Neighboring
- Touching
