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contiguously

con·tig·u·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-tig-yoo-uh s]
    • /kənˈtɪg yu əs/
    • /kən.ˈtɪ.ɡjʊə.sli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-tig-yoo-uh s]
    • /kənˈtɪg yu əs/

Definitions of contiguously word

  • adjective contiguously touching; in contact. 1
  • adjective contiguously in close proximity without actually touching; near. 1
  • adjective contiguously adjacent in time: contiguous events. 1
  • noun contiguously In a contiguous manner. 1
See all 4 definitions of contiguously

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Origin of contiguously

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin contiguus bordering upon, equivalent to con- con- + tig- (variant stem of -tingere, combining form of tangere to touch; see tangent, contingent, contact) + -uus deverbal adj. suffix; cf. -ous, continuous

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Parts of speech for Contiguously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Contiguously

contiguously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

contiguously usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for contiguously

adv contiguously

  • shortly — in a short time; soon.
  • instantaneously — occurring, done, or completed in an instant: an instantaneous response.
  • promptly — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
  • immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
  • quickly — with speed; rapidly; very soon.

adverb contiguously

  • directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
All 26 Synonyms of contiguously

Antonyms for contiguously

adv contiguously

  • later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
  • indirectly — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
All 2 Antonyms of contiguously

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