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Term: conterminous

Definition: Conterminous refers to things that share a common boundary or are touching. It can be used to describe areas, countries, or objects that physically touch each other.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Sharing a common boundary or touching.

2. Popular and widely used.

Usages:

1. The conterminous states of the United States are the 48 contiguous states.

2. The conterminous edges of the puzzle pieces fit perfectly.

3. The conterminous neighbors agreed to build a fence along their shared property line.

4. His conterminous knowledge of several languages made him an asset in international negotiations.

Sample Sentences:

1. The conterminous national parks in Kenya and Tanzania are known for their diverse wildlife.

2. The conterminous houses in the row were almost identical in design.

3. The conterminous territories voted to merge and form a larger administrative area.

4. The conterminous counties experienced a significant increase in tourism after the introduction of a popular attraction.

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