contiguity

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality or state of being in close proximity or contact with something.

• Noun

  The fact or condition of being next to or in contact with something.

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Synonyms

synapse

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Variants

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contiguities , contiguity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'contigus', meaning 'touching at the same point'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contiguity' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, contiguous elements in an array or sequence are adjacent to each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proximity: The state or condition of being near or close to something.

2. Contiguous: Adj. - Referring to things that touch or are in contact with each other.

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Culture

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Contiguity has been used in various literary and artistic works to depict the idea of proximity and connection. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the idea of contiguity is explored through the proximity of the characters and their interconnected lives.

How to Memorize "contiguity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of contiguity by imagining two objects that are in close proximity or touching each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contiguity' with the idea of closeness or proximity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'contiguity' as 'contact' + 'uity'.

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