Definitions
- Describing two things that share a common boundary or border. - Referring to two things that end or terminate at the same point. - Talking about two things that have the same extent or duration.
- Describing two things that are next to each other, but not necessarily touching. - Referring to two things that share a common border or are in close proximity. - Talking about two things that are nearby or neighboring.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the relationship between two things.
- 2Both words refer to things that are in close proximity to each other.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical spaces or abstract concepts.
What is the difference?
- 1Boundary: Coterminous specifically refers to things that share a common boundary or end at the same point, while adjacent describes things that are simply next to each other.
- 2Touching: Coterminous implies that the two things are touching or connected, while adjacent does not necessarily imply physical contact.
- 3Extent: Coterminous can describe things that have the same extent or duration, while adjacent does not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Coterminous is less commonly used than adjacent and may be considered more formal or technical.
- 5Precision: Coterminous is a more precise term than adjacent and is often used in legal or technical contexts.
Remember this!
Coterminous and adjacent both describe the relationship between two things that are in close proximity to each other. However, coterminous specifically refers to things that share a common boundary or end at the same point, while adjacent describes things that are simply next to each other. Additionally, coterminous is a more precise term and may be considered more formal or technical than adjacent.
