adjacent, adjoining, contiguous, juxtaposed mean being in close proximity. adjacent may or may not imply contact but always implies absence of anything of the same kind in between.

CONTIGUOUS definition: touching; in contact. See examples of contiguous used in a sentence.

A large exterior living space is contiguous with the main living space: it is at least 0.40 the size of the main living space.

Definition of contiguous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When people own contiguous properties and share common spaces, they have the ability to negatively affect each others' property value and quality of life.

contiguous (kənˈtɪɡjʊəs) adj 1. touching along the side or boundary; in contact 2. physically adjacent; neighbouring

Jan 14, 2026 · Adjective contiguous (not comparable) Connected; touching; abutting. Adjacent; neighboring.

Things that are contiguous are near or next to but not actually touching and yet they are also defined as "touching, sharing a border." You can use this adjective to describe people or things related to and …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 con•tig•u•ous (kən tig′ yo̅o̅ əs), adj. touching; in contact. in close proximity without actually touching; near. adjacent in …

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective contiguous, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.