conterminous

/ˈkɑnˌtʌrmənəs/
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Definitions of conterminous
  1. adjective
    being of equal extent or scope or duration
    synonyms: coextensive, coterminous
    commensurate
    corresponding in size or degree or extent
  2. adjective
    having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
    “the side of Germany conterminous with France”
    synonyms: adjacent, contiguous, neighboring
    connected
    joined or linked together
  3. adjective
    connecting without a break; within a common boundary
    “the 48 conterminous states”
    synonyms: contiguous
    connected
    joined or linked together
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