abutting
/əˈbʌt.ɪŋ/
Meanings
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Verb
To touch or border closely, especially at an angle.
- "The buildings along the river abut one another."
- "The tree trunk abuts the rock."
Variants
List of all variants of abutting that leads to same resultabutting , abut , abuts , abutted
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meaning 'to touch', from Old French abutter, from abut 'touch'.
Trivia
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The term 'abutting' is often used in legal contexts to describe the relationship between adjacent properties.
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The word 'abutting' is also used in geometry to describe two lines or planes that meet at an angle.
Related Concepts
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Adjacent: Both adjacent and abutting mean 'next to' or 'in close proximity', but adjacent implies a straight line relationship, while abutting implies a touching or border relationship.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'abutting' is often used to describe the close proximity or relationship between two things.
How to Memorize "abutting"
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visualize
- Visualize two objects touching or bordering each other.
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associate
- Associate the word 'abutting' with the image of two buildings touching at an angle.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'abutting' means 'touching' or 'border'.
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