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CONTERMINOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Conterminous.

How to pronounce conterminous:

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Conterminous - as an adjective satellite

Connecting without a break; within a common boundary

Example: "The 48 conterminous states"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contiguous13

Having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

Example: "Rhode island has two bordering states; massachusetts and connecticut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjacent18contiguous13neighboring18

Being of equal extent or scope or duration

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coextensive23coterminous15

Conterminous - as an adjective

Meeting end to end or at the ends.

Having matching boundaries; or, adjoining and sharing a boundary.

Example: "New york's borough of brooklyn and kings county are conterminous."

Having the same scope, range of meaning, or extent in time.

Said of linked or related property leases that expire together.

Example Sentences

"Mexico and the United States share a conterminous border."
"Alaska and Hawaii are not conterminous with the other 48 states."
"The conterminous counties form a continuous region."
"The conterminous plots of land were merged into a single property."
"The conterminous rivers flow parallel to each other."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTERMINOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, conterminous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTERMINOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONTERMINOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, conterminous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTERMINOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONTERMINOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, conterminous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTERMINOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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