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conterminous

The correct spelling is conterminous.

How to pronounce conterminous

adjective

Say it like: Con-ter-min-ows

The correct spelling is conterminous. Meeting end to end or at the ends. For example: "New York's borough of Brooklyn and Kings County are conterminous."

Usage Examples

New York's borough of Brooklyn and Kings County are conterminous.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Meeting end to end or at the ends.
  2. 2.Having matching boundaries; or, adjoining and sharing a boundary.
  3. 3.Having the same scope, range of meaning, or extent in time.
  4. 4.Said of linked or related property leases that expire together.

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