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Definition of contiguously

contiguously

/kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs.li/
con · tig · u · ous · ly
Adjective:contiguous
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• adverb

1

In a contiguous manner; so as to touch, share a common border, or exist in an unbroken sequence without intervening space.

Example

"In computer memory management, array elements are stored contiguously so the processor can access them rapidly."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'contiguously' with 'continuously'. While 'contiguously' primarily describes spatial adjacency or discrete elements arranged in direct succession without gaps, 'continuously' describes an uninterrupted duration or flow over time.

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contextualize
contextually
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continence
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continental

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'contiguous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'contiguous' derives from Latin 'contiguus' (touching, bordering upon), from 'contingere' (to touch on all sides).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contiguously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contiguously
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