contiguous Definition
- 1sharing a common border; touching
- 2next or together in sequence
Using contiguous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contiguous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The two countries have contiguous borders.
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The rooms were arranged in a contiguous line.
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The company has offices in contiguous states.
contiguous Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with contiguous
the 48 adjoining states of the US, plus Washington, D.C., on the continent of North America
Example
The contiguous United States does not include Alaska and Hawaii.
a method of allocating memory for a computer program in which all the required memory is allocated in one contiguous block
Example
Contiguous memory allocation can improve program performance by reducing memory fragmentation.
a maritime zone extending up to 24 nautical miles from a coastal state's baseline within which the state may exercise certain rights to protect its interests
Example
The contiguous zone allows a coastal state to prevent and punish infringement of its customs, fiscal, immigration or sanitary laws and regulations within its territory or territorial sea.
Origins of contiguous
from Latin 'contiguus', from 'contigere' meaning 'to touch'
Summary: contiguous in Brief
The term 'contiguous' [kənˈtɪɡjuəs] refers to things that share a common border or are next to each other in sequence. It is often used to describe physical spaces, such as countries, rooms, or memory blocks. Examples include 'The two countries have contiguous borders.' and 'Contiguous memory allocation can improve program performance.'
