Contiguous
/kənˈtɪɡ.jʊs/noun
Sharing a common border; touching.
Did you know?The idea of being 'contiguous' often relates to realms in astrology, where neighboring signs influence each other’s traits and energies.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
contiguus
“Touching or neighboring, derived from 'contigere', meaning to touch.”
Old French
Old French
contigue
“Touching or adjacent, adopted from Latin.”
14th Century
Middle English
contiguous
“Pertaining to lands that touch each other.”
Modern English
English
contiguous
“Describing regions or things that are in direct contact or adjacent.”