Definitions
- Describing two things that are touching or in close proximity to each other. - Referring to objects or places that share a common border or boundary. - Talking about things that are adjacent or close to each other without any space in between.
- Describing two things that are next to each other or in close proximity. - Referring to objects or places that share a common border or boundary. - Talking about things that are side by side without any space in between.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are close to each other.
- 2Both words can be used to describe objects or places that share a common border or boundary.
- 3Both words can be used to describe things that are side by side.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contiguate is a less common word than adjacent and is more likely to be used in technical or formal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Contiguate emphasizes the idea of touching or being in direct contact, while adjacent can also imply nearness or proximity without physical contact.
Remember this!
Contiguate and adjacent are synonyms that describe things that are close to each other, share a common border or boundary, and are side by side. However, contiguate is a less common word that emphasizes the idea of touching or being in direct contact, while adjacent is a more familiar word that can also imply nearness or proximity without physical contact.