Definition of "adjacent" in English

adjective

1. Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.

   • Because the conference room is filled, we will have our meeting in the adjacent room.

2. Just before, after, or facing.

   • The picture is on the adjacent page.

3. (figuratively, postpositive) Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.

noun

1. Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.

preposition

1. Next to; beside.

   • The house adjacent to the school was demolished.
   • A notice was sent to the house adjacent the school.

2. (figuratively) Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.