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.

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.

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

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

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

Oct 15, 2025 · From Latin contiguus (“touching”), from contingere (“to touch”); see contingent, contact, contagion. contiguous (not comparable) Connected; touching; abutting. […] the usual …

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. …

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 …

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.

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