coetaneous

Listen See in Thesaurus
(kō′ē tā′nē əs)

adjective

contemporary; coeval

Origin: L coaetaneus < co-, with + aetas, age

See coetaneous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of equal age, duration, or period; coeval.

Origin:

Origin: From Late Latin coaetāneus, a contemporary

Origin: : Latin co-, co-

Origin: + Latin aetās, age; see aiw- in Indo-European roots

.

Related Forms:

  • coˌe·taˈne·ous·ly adverb
  • coˌe·taˈne·ous·ness noun

Learn more about coetaneous

coetaneous synonyms

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Also Mentioned In

contemporary

Browse entries near coetaneous

coercion

coercive

coercivity

coesite

coessential

coeternal

coeternity

Coeur d'Alene

coeval

coevolution

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.
About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.