Definition of CONTIGUOUS

contiguous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • very close or connected in space or time
    • "contiguous events"
  • connecting without a break; within a common boundary
    • "the contiguous 48 states"
  • having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
    • "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho"

Adj

  • Connected; touching; abutting.
  • Adjacent; neighboring.
  • Connecting without a break.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin contiguus (“touching”), from contingere (“to touch”); see contingent, contact, contagion.

Scrabble Score: 13

contiguous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contiguous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contiguous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

contiguous is a valid Words With Friends word