contiguity

[ kon-ti-gyoo-i-tee ]

noun

, plural con·ti·gu·i·ties.

1. the state of being contiguous; contact or proximity.
2. a series of things in continuous connection; a continuous mass or extent.

Other Words From

• noncon·ti·gui·ty noun plural noncontiguities

Word History and Origins

Origin of contiguity¹

From the Late Latin word contiguitās, dating back to 1635–45. See contiguous, -ity

Example Sentences

"They also don't just associate that word with an object based on temporal contiguity without really understanding the meaning of those words, but they activate a memory of an object when they hear its name."

From Science Daily

The consultants determined that the four remaining maps were virtually the same, and that they or the court could tweak them to bolster how well each map meets certain criteria, including contiguity, political balance and the preservation of communities of interest.

From Seattle Times

The consultants determined the four remaining maps were virtually the same, and tweaks could be made by them or the court to bolster how well each map meets certain criteria including contiguity, political balance and preserving communities of interest.

From Seattle Times

Republicans only addressed the contiguity issue in their maps, resulting in fewer changed boundary lines than other proposals.

From Seattle Times

“Because the current state legislative districts contain separate, detached territory and therefore violate the constitution’s contiguity requirements, we enjoin the Wisconsin Elections Commission from using the current legislative maps in future elections,” Justice Jill Karofksy wrote for the majority.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• area
• block
• district
• parish
• part
• precinct
• region
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• street
• suburb
• territory
• zone