Meaning & Definition of word "Contiguous"

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.