Contiguous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Connecting without a break; within a common boundary; "the 48 conterminous states"; "the contiguous 48 states".
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Meaning 2
Having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching; "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Connecticut"; "the side of Germany conterminous with France"; "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho"; "neighboring cities".
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Meaning 3
Very close or connected in space or time; "contiguous events"; "immediate contact"; "the immediate vicinity"; "the immediate past".
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Examples
- The hotel room had a contiguous living area that doubled as a workspace.
- The two buildings stood in contiguous plots of land, with a narrow alley separating them.
- The researcher studied contiguous years of data to identify trends in the climate.
- The fire department ensured that all contiguous homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
- The ancient civilizations lived in contiguous regions, influencing each other's art and architecture.