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CONTERMINOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being of equal extent or scope or duration
Synonyms:
coextensive; conterminous; coterminous
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Similar:
commensurate (corresponding in size or degree or extent)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
Example:
neighboring cities
Synonyms:
adjacent; conterminous; contiguous; neighboring
Classified under:
Similar:
connected (joined or linked together)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Connecting without a break; within a common boundary
Example:
the contiguous 48 states
Synonyms:
conterminous; contiguous
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Adjectives
Similar:
connected (joined or linked together)
