Definitions
- Describing things that are not touching or adjacent to each other. - Referring to things that are separated by a distance or gap. - Talking about things that are not in direct contact or connection with each other.
- Describing things that are not touching or adjacent to each other. - Referring to things that are separated by a distance or gap. - Talking about things that are not in direct contact or connection with each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are not touching or adjacent to each other.
- 2Both words refer to things that are separated by a distance or gap.
- 3Both words indicate a lack of direct contact or connection between things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Incontiguous is less common than noncontiguous and may be considered archaic or outdated.
- 2Connotation: Incontiguous may have a more formal or technical connotation, while noncontiguous is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Geography: Noncontiguous is often used to describe states or territories that are not part of the contiguous United States, while incontiguous can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Incontiguous and noncontiguous are synonyms that describe things that are not touching or adjacent to each other and are separated by a distance or gap. However, incontiguous is less common and may have a more formal or technical connotation, while noncontiguous is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language, especially in geography to describe states or territories that are not part of the contiguous United States.
