Synonyms

coetaneous

American

[koh-i-tey-nee-uhs] / ˌkoʊ ɪˈteɪ ni əs /

adjective

of the same age or duration.

coetaneous British

/ ˌkəʊɪˈteɪnɪəs /

adjective

rare of the same age or period

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Other Word Forms

coetaneity noun
coetaneously adverb
coetaneousness noun

Etymology

Origin of coetaneous

1600–10; < Latin coaetāneus, equivalent to co- co- + aet ( ās ) age + -āneus compound adj. suffix; -an, -eous

Example Sentences

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And lastly, it is eternal, to be coetaneous with thy soul.

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Marriage among most African tribes is a coetaneous contract.

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Associated words: nostology, geratology, geromorphism, coetaneous, coeval, contemporaneous. agency, n. instrumentality, operation, action, mediation, means. agent, n. representative, canvasser, substitute, deputy, factor, procurator, syndic, go-between, commissioner, proctor, emissary, envoy, solicitor, negotiator.

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Sanctification and the baptism with the Spirit are therefore coetaneous—they take place at the same time.

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Bear with these distractions, with this coetaneous growth of the parts; they will one day be members, and obey one will.

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