Definition

In a way that shares a boundary or is adjacent to something else.

Example

The two countries are conterminously located, sharing a long border.

Conversation

Did you know that some states are conterminously connected to each other?

Yeah, I find that really interesting!

It's cool how they share borders and cultures conterminously.

Absolutely! It makes traveling between them so easy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conterminously → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "terminus" (from Latin, meaning boundary or limit) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that exists or occurs together at the same boundary or limit.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'together' ('con-') at the same 'boundary' ('terminus') — that's what conterminously means.

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