What does coetaneous mean?
Coetaneous means Belonging to the same age, era or period; coeval or contemporary..
Coetaneous
/ˌkoʊ.ɪˈteɪn.i.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
Belonging to the same age, era or period; coeval or contemporary..
Example Sentences
The beginning of [Theodore] Parker's own perplexities was almost coetaneous with the establishment of Brook Farm, for his 'Discourse of the Transient and Permanent in Religion,' which was preached at the ordination of Mr. Shackford in South Boston, on May 19, 1841, occasioned the division of the religious community for and against him.
Synonyms for coetaneous
Antonyms for coetaneous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more coetaneous
- most coetaneous
- coaetaneous
- coætaneous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for coetaneous?
Common synonyms include contemporaneous, synchronic, synchronous, coeval.
What is the opposite of coetaneous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use coetaneous in a sentence?
The beginning of [Theodore] Parker's own perplexities was almost coetaneous with the establishment of Brook Farm, for his 'Discourse of the Transient and Permanent in Religion,' which was preached at the ordination of Mr. Shackford in South Boston, on May 19, 1841, occasioned the division of the religious community for and against him.
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