noncontiguous

adjective

Definition of noncontiguousnext
as in nonadjacent

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Recent Examples of noncontiguous Unaccompanied children from noncontiguous countries will now be included in the calculation of encounters — a change from the interim rule. — April Rubin, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 That debate finally reached a conclusion last month, when the board of supervisors passed a zoning change that keeps developers from building on what is known as prime agricultural soil on property that has more than five noncontiguous acres of it. — Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 Spread throughout every corner of the country, contiguous and noncontiguous, these ranges offer ample opportunity for everyone to explore. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024 Lawyers representing Republicans said that in the past Democrats had not raised claims of unfairness about noncontiguous districts. — Julie Bosman, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for noncontiguous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncontiguous
  1. nonadjacent
  2. discrete
  3. isolated
Adjective
  • The regulations specify that AVAS sounds must cover four separate, nonadjacent octave bands.
    — John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
Definition of nonadjacent
Adjective
  • Serene, discrete, and expertly curated, this is Italianate splendor at its finest.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • These systems are increasingly performing discrete jobs rather than simply assisting with them.
    — Charles Lew, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of discrete
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  • Flooding rain, gusty winds, storm surge and isolated tornadoes are all possible, according to AccuWeather.
    — Cheryl McCloud, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers at the University of Idaho have discovered a new species of spider believed to be living only in an isolated forest area in north-central Idaho.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of isolated

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