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English adjective: conterminous

1. conterminous connecting without a break; within a common boundary


SamplesThe 48 conterminous states.
The contiguous 48 states.


Synonymscontiguous


Similarconnected


Antonymsunconnected

2. conterminous having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching


SamplesRhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut.
The side of Germany conterminous with France.
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho.
Neighboring cities.


Synonymsadjacent, contiguous, neighboring


Similarconnected


Antonymsunconnected

3. conterminous being of equal extent or scope or duration


Synonymscoextensive, coterminous


Similarcommensurate


Antonymsincommensurate









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