contiguity

Definitions

The state or condition of being in physical contact or touching.

The quality of being near or next to something in space or time; proximity.

Examples

The contiguity of the two properties allowed the neighbors to share a large, unified garden.

In geography, the contiguity of the states is essential for the efficient transport of goods across the region.

The artist explored the contiguity of color and form to create a seamless transition between the different sections of the painting.

Synonyms

proximity nearness adjacency juxtaposition closeness abutment vicinity

Antonyms

remoteness distance separation gap estrangement interval disjunction