The Opposite(Antonym) of “contiguous”
The antonym of contiguous are separate, disconnected, and distant. These words describe things that are not connected or close together.
Explore all Antonyms of “contiguous”
Definitions and Examples of separate, disconnected, distant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not joined or connected; distinct or individual.
Example
The two houses have separate entrances and are not connected.
Not connected or related; lacking coherence or continuity.
Example
The story was so poorly written that it felt disconnected and hard to follow.
Far away in space or time; remote or removed.
Example
The mountain peak looked distant and unreachable from where we stood.
Key Differences: separate vs disconnected vs distant
- 1Separate implies a clear division or distinction between two or more things.
- 2Disconnected suggests a lack of coherence or continuity between different parts or elements.
- 3Distant refers to physical or temporal remoteness, indicating a significant gap between two points.
Effective Usage of separate, disconnected, distant
- 1Geography: Use contiguous to describe areas that share a common border or touch each other.
- 2Architecture: Use contiguous to describe buildings that are connected or adjacent to each other.
- 3Communication: Use separate, disconnected, and distant to express the lack of connection or distance between people, ideas, or things.
Remember this!
The antonyms of contiguous are separate, disconnected, and distant. These words describe things that are not connected or close together. Use separate to indicate a clear division, disconnected to suggest a lack of coherence, and distant to describe physical or temporal remoteness.
