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- [kuh n-tig-yoo-uh s]
- /kənˈtɪg yu əs/
- /kən.ˈtɪ.ɡjʊə.sli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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
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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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.
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