Word 'adjacent' in Other Languages
- adjacent in Assamese অসমীয়া
- adjacent in Bengali বাংলা
- adjacent in Bodo बड़ो
- adjacent in Dogri डोगरी
- adjacent in English
- adjacent in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- adjacent in Hindi हिन्दी
- adjacent in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- adjacent in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- adjacent in Konkani कोंकणी
- adjacent in Maithili মৈথিলী
- adjacent in Malayalam മലയാളം
- adjacent in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- adjacent in Marathi मराठी
- adjacent in Nepali नेपाली
- adjacent in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- adjacent in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- adjacent in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- adjacent in Santali
- adjacent in Sindhi سنڌي
- adjacent in Tamil தமிழ்
- adjacent in Telugu తెలుగు
- adjacent in Urdu اُردُو
Adjacent
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
Definitions
- Next to or adjoining something else; neighboring.
- Having a common boundary or edge; touching.
Usage Examples
- The adjacent buildings were connected by a sky bridge.
- She moved to the adjacent apartment after her lease ended.
Etymology
From Latin 'adjacens,' present participle of 'adjacere,' meaning 'to lie near.'
Synonyms
- Neighboring
- Contiguous
- Abutting
Antonyms
- Distance
- Remote
- Faraway
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Adyacente | /aðjaˈθente/ |
| French | Adjacent | /aʒɑ.sɑ̃/ |
| German | Benachbart | /bəˈnaχbaʁt/ |
| Italian | Adiacente | /adi'aʧɛnte/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Some variations may include /ædˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ depending on regional accents.
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe things that are next to each other.
Cultural Nuances
Understanding adjacency is important in urban planning and real estate development.
More Information
For further insights on adjacent, consult geographical and architectural resources discussing spatial relationships.