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CONTIGUOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Contiguous.

How to pronounce contiguous:

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Contiguous - as an adjective satellite

Very close or connected in space or time

Example: "Contiguous events"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immediate14

Connecting without a break; within a common boundary

Example: "The 48 conterminous states"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conterminous16

Having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjacent18conterminous16neighboring18

Contiguous - as an adjective

Connected; touching; abutting.

Adjacent; neighboring.

Connecting without a break.

Example: "The forty-eight contiguous states"

Example Sentences

"The two houses had contiguous backyards."
"The contiguous states of the USA share borders with each other."
"The company purchased the contiguous properties to expand its operations."
"The hotel rooms were all located on the same floor, making them contiguous."
"The artist painted a mural across the contiguous walls of the gallery."
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Word Game Points

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

CONTIGUOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CONTIGUOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contiguous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTIGUOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CONTIGUOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contiguous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTIGUOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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