Contiguous
Touching or sharing a common border; adjacent or directly next to something with no gap between them.
adjectiveContiguous
Touching or sharing a common border; adjacent or directly next to something with no gap between them.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a row of townhouses that share walls with their neighbors. You can walk from one doorstep to the next without stepping onto a street—the houses are contiguous.
Sounds Like
kun-TIG-yoo-uhs
Looks Like
Looks similar to 'continuous' in spelling and to 'contiguity' in meaning; both relate to closeness or touching.
Remember This
Used to describe places or things that touch or are immediately next to each other, such as contiguous states or contiguous plots of land.
Other Forms
Connect With
adjacent, adjoining, neighboring, abutting, touching, border
Note
Do not confuse with 'continuous,' which means unbroken or uninterrupted. Contiguous emphasizes touching along a border or being directly adjacent.