Posted on 10/07/2003 5:29:29 AM PDT by RikaStrom
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of word for the day. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the word of the day; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. Practice makes perfect.....post on....
contiguous \con*tig*you*us\, adjective:
contiguously; adverb
contiguousness; noun
1. Sharing an edge or boundary; touching.
2. Neighboring; adjacent.
3a. Connecting without a break: the 48 contiguous states.
3b. Connected in time; uninterrupted: served two contiguous terms in office.
4. In actual contact; touching; also, adjacent; near; neighboring; adjoining.
The two halves of the paper did not appear fully divided . . . but seemed contiguous at one of their angles.
--Sir I. Newton.
Etymology: [From Latin contiguus, from contingere, contig-, to touch. See contact.]
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