conterminous

英[kɒn\'tɜ:mɪnəs]
美[kən\'tɜmɪnəs]

基本释义

  • adj.相接的; 连接的; 有共同边界的; 在共同边界内的

英英释义

Adjective
  • 1. connecting without a break; within a common boundary;

    "the 48 conterminous states"

    "the contiguous 48 states"

  • 2. having a common boundary or edge; touching;

    "abutting lots"

    "adjoining rooms"

    "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut"

    "the side of Germany conterminous with France"

    "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho"

    "neighboring cities"

  • 3. of equal extent or scope or duration