Definition

Connected or touching without any gaps; neighboring or adjacent.

Example

The two countries share a contiguous border that allows for easy travel between them.

Conversation

Did you know that the 48 states are actually contiguous?

Yeah, I learned that in geography class!

It's interesting how they are all connected without any breaks.

Exactly! It makes traveling across them so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Contiguous → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "tangere" (meaning to touch). The word describes things that are touching or sharing a common boundary, hence they are together in contact.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'touching' ('tangere') each other 'together' ('con-') — that's why contiguous means they are in contact.

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