ADJOINING - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
be in direct physical contact with
Example: make contact; The two buildings touch; Their hands touched; The wire must not contact the metal cover; The surfaces contact at this point
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
Example: Canada adjoins the U.S.; England marches with Scotland
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
attach or add
Example: I adjoin a copy of your my lawyer's letter
Synonyms
Butt, Adjoin, Meet, Butt on, Contact
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "adjoining" comes from Latin adiungō. It started in Old French ajoindre. Then it appeared in Middle English ajoinen. Many other languages have similar words:.
- French: adjoindre
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.