adjacent — next to and joined with something; having a common endpoint or border
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: next to and joined with something; having a common endpoint or border
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
Example Sentences
- My apartment is adjacent to a 24-hour chicken restaurant, so I never go hungry but always go broke.
- The two adjacent classrooms share a wall so thin that students can hear each other's test answers.
- The hotel room adjacent to the elevator turned out to be noisier than a construction site.
adjacent
ADJECTIVE[/əˈdʒeɪsənt/]
next to and joined with something; having a common endpoint or border
Our classroom is adjacent to the science lab.
The hotel is adjacent to the beach. (📍 Next To + 🏠 Neighbor → Adjacent)
The adjacent neighbors exchanged presents during the holiday.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adjacens', the present participle of 'adjacere', meaning 'to lie near to'. This comes from 'ad-' (to, toward) combined with 'jacere' (to lie, to throw).
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + jacent (lying near, from jacere meaning to lie) = adjacent
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📝Examples
“My apartment is adjacent to a 24-hour chicken restaurant, so I never go hungry but always go broke.”
“The two adjacent classrooms share a wall so thin that students can hear each other's test answers.”
“The hotel room adjacent to the elevator turned out to be noisier than a construction site.”
“The park is adjacent to the shopping mall, making it convenient for families.”
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