Adjoining

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/

Origin

From Middle English ajoinen, from Old French ajoindre, (compare French adjoindre), from Latin adiungō ("join to"), formed from ad- ("to, towards, at") + iungō ("join").

Full definition of adjoining

Adjective

1. Being in contact at some point or line; joining to; contiguous; bordering: an adjoining room.

Synonyms

• adjacent
• bordering

Antonyms

• separated

Verb

1. Present participle of adjoin