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    Contigua (en. Adjacent)

    /konˈtiɣwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is close or adjacent.
    The two houses are contiguous, sharing a wall.
    Las dos casas son contiguas, comparten una pared.
    Used in geometry to describe figures that share a side or a boundary.
    The triangles are contiguous and share a vertex.
    Los triángulos son contiguos y comparten un vértice.
    In the field of biology, refers to parts of an organism that are joined without interruptions.
    Contiguous cells form a homogeneous tissue.
    Las células contiguas forman un tejido homogéneo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contiguus', meaning 'next to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contiguous houses
    two or more houses that are next to each other.
    casas contiguas
    contiguous land
    a piece of land that is immediately adjacent to another.
    terreno contiguo

    Related Words

    contiguity
    The quality of being contiguous or being in contact.
    contigüidad
    neighborhood
    The characteristic of being near or close to something.
    vecindad

    Slang Meanings

    Extension of one's land without separation.
    My lands are contiguous, so I can easily expand it.
    Mis terrenos son contiguos, así que puedo ampliarlo fácilmente.