coeval
/ˈkoʊˌiːvəl/
existing or happening at the same time
The two philosophers were coeval with the Renaissance.
They lived during the same period as the Renaissance.
formal
existing or happening at the same time
The coeval rise of technology and globalization transformed the economy.
The simultaneous development of technology and globalization reshaped the economy.
Often used in historical or philosophical contexts to describe simultaneous events or figures.
Collocations
coeval withexisting or happening at the same time as
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'coeval' when emphasizing the simultaneous existence of two or more things.
Word Origin
From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'aevum' (age, lifetime).
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal or academic writing to describe things that coexist in time.
Word Breakdown
co-
together
prefix-eval
age, lifetime
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