adjoining Meaning & Definition
What Does Adjoining Mean?
Adjoining is used as an adjective meaning Being in contact at some point or line; joining to. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of adjoin. As a verb, it means To be in contact or connection with.
Adjoining at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈd͡ʒɔɪ.nɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | adjacent, contiguous and connected |
| Antonyms | separated |
| Comparative / superlative | more adjoining, most adjoining |
Adjoining Definition (Adjective)
- Being in contact at some point or line; joining to.
an adjoining room
Adjoining as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of adjoin
Verb
- To be in contact or connection with.
The living room and dining room adjoin each other.
- To extend an algebraic object (e.g. a field, a ring etc.) by adding to it (an element not belonging to it) and all finite power series of (the element).
Synonyms of Adjoining
Adjoining synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Adjoining
Adjoining in a Sentence
an adjoining room
The living room and dining room adjoin each other.
Word Forms & Grammar
adjoining (comparative more adjoining, superlative most adjoining)
adjoining
Words That Rhyme With Adjoining
Origin of Adjoining
From Middle English ajoinen, from Old French ajoindre, (compare French adjoindre), from Latin adiungō (“join to”), formed from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + iungō (“join”).
How to Pronounce Adjoining
The standard pronunciation of adjoining is //əˈd͡ʒɔɪ.nɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adjoining
Is adjoining an adjective or a verb?
Adjoining is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for adjoining?
You can replace adjoining with words such as adjacent, contiguous and connected. See the full list of adjoining synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of adjoining?
The opposite of adjoining is separated.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of adjoining?
The comparative form is more adjoining and the superlative form is most adjoining.