Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incontiguous
Adjective
/ˌɪnkənˈtɪɡjʊəs/
Definition
Not sharing a boundary or a common area; non-contiguous.
Examples
- The continents are considered incontiguous landmasses due to the vast oceans that separate them.
- The company purchased several incontiguous parcels of land to expand its operations.
- His thoughts seemed to be incontiguous, jumping from one topic to another without any clear connection.
Meaning
Describes things that are separate and not physically touching each other.
Synonyms
- Disconnected
- Non-contiguous
- Disjointed
- Separated
