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CONTERMINOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does conterminous mean?
• CONTERMINOUS (adjective)
The adjective CONTERMINOUS has 3 senses:
1. connecting without a break; within a common boundary
2. having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
3. being of equal extent or scope or duration
Familiarity information: CONTERMINOUS used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Connecting without a break; within a common boundary
Synonyms:
conterminous; contiguous
Context example:
the contiguous 48 states
Similar:
connected (joined or linked together)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
Synonyms:
adjacent; conterminous; contiguous; neighboring
Context example:
neighboring cities
Similar:
connected (joined or linked together)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Being of equal extent or scope or duration
Synonyms:
coextensive; conterminous; coterminous
Similar:
commensurate (corresponding in size or degree or extent)
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