Conterminous vs. Contiguous — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Conterminous and Contiguous
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Conterminous
Having a boundary in common; contiguous
The northern border of the United States is conterminous with the southern border of Canada.
Contiguous
Sharing an edge or boundary; touching.
Conterminous
Contained in the same boundaries; coextensive
The conterminous 48 states.
Contiguous
Neighboring; adjacent.
Conterminous
Having the same scope, range of meaning, or extent in time.
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Contiguous
Connecting without a break
The 48 contiguous states.
Conterminous
Alternative form of coterminous
Contiguous
Connected in time; uninterrupted
Served two contiguous terms in office.
Conterminous
Having the same bounds, or limits; bordering upon; contiguous.
This conformed so many of them as were conterminous to the colonies and garrisons, to the Roman laws.
Contiguous
Connected; touching; abutting.
Conterminous
Connecting without a break; within a common boundary;
The 48 conterminous states
The contiguous 48 states
Contiguous
Adjacent; neighboring.
Conterminous
Having a common boundary or edge; touching;
Abutting lots
Adjoining rooms
Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut
The side of Germany conterminous with France
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
Neighboring cities
Contiguous
Connecting without a break.
The forty-eight contiguous states
Conterminous
Of equal extent or scope or duration
Contiguous
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.
Sees no contiguous palace rear its head.
Contiguous
Very close or connected in space or time;
Contiguous events
Immediate contact
The immediate vicinity
The immediate past
Contiguous
Connecting without a break; within a common boundary;
The 48 conterminous states
The contiguous 48 states
Contiguous
Having a common boundary or edge; touching;
Abutting lots
Adjoining rooms
Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut
The side of Germany conterminous with France
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
Neighboring cities
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