Complete Definition of "adjoining"

English
Etymology
From Old English ajoinen, from Old French ajoindre, (compare French adjoindre), from Latin adjungere, formed from ad- + jungere "to join".

Pronunciation
US:

  • IPA|/Ê�Ë�ʤÉ�ɪn.ɪÅ�/

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Adjective
adjoining

  1. Being in contact at some point or line; joining to; contiguous; bordering: an adjoining room.

Synonyms
adjacent
bordering

Antonyms
separated

Verb
adjoining

  1. Present participle of to adjoin.

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