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Contiguous

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Geographical UsePlay
Commonly used for areas of land that are touching or share a border. SlideThe contiguous United States exclude Hawaii and Alaska.
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Physical TouchPlay
Implies actual physical contact, not just proximity. SlideThe playground is contiguous with the school building.
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Shared PropertiesPlay
May suggest shared characteristics or seamless connection between adjacent objects. SlideThe contiguous forest zones have similar ecosystems.