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Contiguous

usgb/kənˈtɪɡjuəs/Volume
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Geographical Use

Commonly used for areas of land that are touching or share a border.

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The contiguous United States exclude Hawaii and Alaska.
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Physical Touch

Implies actual physical contact, not just proximity.

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The playground is contiguous with the school building.
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Shared Properties

May suggest shared characteristics or seamless connection between adjacent objects.

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The contiguous forest zones have similar ecosystems.
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