Word of the Day 7.6.9

coeval

co·e·val (k-vl)

adj.

Originating or existing during the same period; lasting through the same era.

n.

One of the same era or period; a contemporary.

[From Late Latin coaevus : co-, co- + aevum, age; see aiw- in Indo-European roots.]

co·eval·ly adv.

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Noun

1.

coeval – a person of nearly the same age as another

contemporary

compeer, equal, peer, match – a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

Adj.

1.

coeval – of the same period

coetaneous, contemporaneous

synchronal, synchronic, synchronous – occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase; “recovery was synchronous with therapy”- Jour.A.M.A.; “a synchronous set of clocks”; “the synchronous action of a bird’s wings in flight”; “synchronous oscillations”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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