Contiguous

Contiguous is an adjective that means sharing next or together in sequence. 

The Latin word contiguus (con TEE goose) means ‘touching.’ Our word of the day is derived from this adjective and has been around the English language since the early 16th century. Here’s an example of its use

The contiguous businesses had a difficult time getting along. Maybe there was something about two touching buildings that made them too close for comfort. 

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