Conterminously

/kɒnˈtɜːmɪnəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that shares common boundaries or has the same extent; in a way that is conterminous.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'conterminous,' adding the standard adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective to create an adverb describing how something shares boundaries.

Kelly Says

Adverbs ending in '-ously' often make concepts abstract—'conterminously' turns a spatial relationship into a manner of being or describing, which is why it's so rare in modern English!

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