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.

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.

Practically every smartphone nowadays has one contiguous piece of glass covering its front.

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

Contiguous definition: Sharing an edge or boundary; touching.

Apr 15, 2026 · Adjective contiguous (not comparable) (sometimes figurative) Connected; touching; abutting.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026 con•tig•u•ous (kən tig′ yo̅o̅ əs), adj. touching; in contact. in close proximity without actually touching; near. adjacent in …

contiguous meaning, definition, what is contiguous: next to something, or next to each other...: Learn more.

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 …