Contiguous

Adjective

Definition: Sharing a common border or touching; or side by side.

Synonyms: Adjacent, Neighboring, Adjoining

Antonyms: Distant, Separate, Nonadjacent

Examples:

The two houses are contiguous, with only a fence separating them.
The park has several contiguous fields where people can play sports.

Mnemonics:

C for Contiguous, C for Close or Connected.

Etymology:

Origin:

Comes from the Latin word 'contiguus', which means 'near' or 'touching'.

Historical Usage:

First recorded use of the term in English dates back to the early 17th century. It has been commonly used to describe physical proximity and adjacency.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

Explanation:

While both words relate to proximity, 'continuous' means uninterrupted, without any gaps, whereas 'contiguous' specifically refers to neighboring or touching objects or areas.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'contiguous' with 'continuous'.

Explanation:

While both words relate to proximity, 'continuous' means uninterrupted, without any gaps, whereas 'contiguous' specifically refers to neighboring or touching objects or areas.