conterminous

adjective

kən-ˈtər-mə-nəs How to pronounce conterminous (audio)
Definition of conterminousnext
1
as in adjacent
having a border in common for two nations that are conterminous from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the U.S. and Canada have had remarkably little strife

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2
as in coinciding
occupying the same space the county and the school district are conterminous

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Recent Examples of conterminous While there is no suggestion that deposit insurance might be abolished, the FDIC has become so conterminous with the concept that (unfounded) worries were quickly raised on social media about the safety of money in banks. — Felix Salmon, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 According to the weather service, increased chances for above-normal temperatures are predicted across much of the central and eastern conterminous United States. — Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 1 Feb. 2024 Australia, the island continent, is roughly the same size as the conterminous United States. — Patrick D. Nunn, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conterminous
  1. adjacent
  2. coincident
  3. neighboring
  4. underlying
  5. adjoining
  6. overlapping
  7. contiguous
  8. coterminous
Adjective
  • Sitting at a conference room table adjacent to the Packers’ locker room, Kraft unfurls his left arm to explain each of his tattoos.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lounging and relaxing poolside is taken very seriously with an ample supply of chaise lounges and umbrellas lining all four pools (three family pools and one adults-only pool), and an adjacent private beach and lagoon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjacent
Adjective
  • Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of coincident
Adjective
  • The neighboring Iranian port cities of Chabahar and Konarak on the Gulf of Oman, which host key commercial, maritime and military infrastructure, also came under attack.
    — Zachary Cohen, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Lake’s drop of about 200 students, far smaller than in neighboring districts, likely reflects the limited number of private schools in the county, making vouchers less viable for many families, officials have said.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of neighboring
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  • Chomsky’s influential criticism of behaviorist explanations of language helped turn scientific attention toward the mental processes underlying language acquisition and use.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, there are rising concerns about the potential cybersecurity risks posed by AI agents and their underlying foundation models, and the country faces a growing backlash against AI data centers and the companies that are building them.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of underlying
Adjective
  • Meals can be enjoyed at the breakfast bar, in the adjoining casual dining area, or in the formal dining room.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The proper bathroom is tucked in a separate but adjoining tent towards the back.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjoining
Adjective
  • How’s an architect supposed to address these overlapping and contradictory rubrics, much less resolve them?
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Recent teammates mostly function as an information pipeline, while older, non-overlapping alumni may be shaping how recruiters and HR assess candidates who share their team affiliation, rather than simply passing along a tip.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlapping
Adjective
  • In 2021, the city voted to permit recreational shooting on any private property within the city greater than 20 contiguous acres.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The expansion of settlements crisscrossing the West Bank threatened the hope of establishing a contiguous Palestinian state there.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of contiguous
Adjective
  • Crowned at Rome by Pope Leo III, Charlemagne ruled a Christian empire that was nearly coterminous with Western Christendom.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Politics are so digital at this point that the images saved on your phone are seen as coterminous with your personal beliefs.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
Definition of coterminous

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“Conterminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conterminous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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