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

The contiguous United States exclude Hawaii and Alaska.
Physical Touch
Implies actual physical contact, not just proximity.

The playground is contiguous with the school building.
Shared Properties
May suggest shared characteristics or seamless connection between adjacent objects.

The contiguous forest zones have similar ecosystems.
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