adjoining
UK: əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ | US: əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ
adj. next to or in contact with something
v. (present participle of "adjoin") to be next to or connected with something
The word "adjoining" originates from the Old French "ajoindre," meaning "to join or unite," which itself derives from the Latin "adiungere" (ad- "to" + iungere "to join"). The prefix "ad-" signifies direction or addition, while "iungere" (root of "join") implies connection. Over time, "adjoin" evolved in Middle English to describe physical proximity, and the suffix "-ing" forms its present participle or adjective form, emphasizing the state of being connected or adjacent.
The hotel has adjoining rooms for families.
Their garden is adjoining ours, separated only by a fence.
The two buildings are adjoining at the corner.
She booked adjoining seats for the concert.
The properties share an adjoining wall.