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contiguous

con·tig·u·ous

contiguous

 
 
pronunciation:
kn tIg yu s
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: in contact; touching; adjoining.
They own several contiguous pieces of property along the lake.
similar words:
adjacent, adjoining, borderline, flush, neighboring, touching
definition 2: near, but not quite touching.
similar words:
adjacent, borderline, neighboring
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derivations: contiguously (adv.), contiguousness (n.)
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