Meaning & Definition of word "Contiguous"

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    Contiguous

    /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

    adjective:

    • 1. Sharing a common boundary; touching.
      • Example: The two countries have contiguous borders, making trade easier.
    • 2. Adjacent or near in space, time, or order.
      • Example: The contiguous days of the festival saw thousands of visitors.
    • 3. In geometry, areas that are connected without any gaps.
      • Example: The map showed contiguous regions of similar climates.

    Etymology

    Latin 'contiguus', from 'contingere' meaning 'to touch or border upon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contiguous United States:

    Referring to the 48 adjoining states that are not separated by water or territorial boundaries.

    contiguous memory:

    In computing, refers to memory that is allocated in a single block.

    Related Words

    contact:

    The state of physical touching.

    adjacency:

    The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

    proximity:

    The state of being near in space or time.

    Slang Meanings of contiguous

    Meaning: In tech contexts, refers to how data is organized.

    Example Sentence: The contiguous data was read much faster than fragmented data.

    Meaning: To describe close-knit groups or communities.

    Example Sentence: The contiguous group on the platform always shares resources.