coexist

[ koh-ig-zist ]

verb (used without object)

1. to exist together or at the same time.
2. to exist separately or independently but peaceably, often while remaining rivals or adversaries:

   Although their ideologies differ greatly, the two great powers must coexist.

coexist

/ ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst /

verb

1. to exist together at the same time or in the same place
2. to exist together in peace

Derived Forms

• ˌcoexˈistent, adjective
• ˌcoexˈistence, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of coexist¹

First recorded in 1670–80; co- + exist

Example Sentences

Often those traits coexist or are in flux, depending on the context.

From Vox

Eventually, yogurt was reintegrated, and the two now coexist in mushy balance.

From Eater

For as long as I’ve had women reporting to me, I’ve encouraged four-day weeks, logged during off hours if necessary, so work life and home life can coexist.

From Time

The new Alexa Custom Assistant product, which was announced Friday, can coexist and cooperate with the Alexa assistant.

From TechCrunch

There are some basic rules for getting multiple patterns to coexist harmoniously.

From Washington Post

After all, there is only one sure-fire message that I can send by putting a Coexist sticker on the back of my car.

From The Daily Beast

Strangely, the Coexist sticker itself illustrates this whole point rather nicely.

From The Daily Beast

In the mindset of the Coexist camp, those abstract beliefs have become twisted things, wrapped up with hate.

From The Daily Beast

In other words, Coexist stickers may imply a desire for global love.

From The Daily Beast

It's a considerable compliment to both men that they could sincerely like, and sincerely dislike, each other--yet coexist.

From The Daily Beast

Menorrhagia and metrorrhagia commonly have an identical cause and they frequently coexist.

From Project Gutenberg

It is necessary that all the details coexist in our memory just as the parts of a painting coexist under our eye.

From Project Gutenberg

These could only coexist with liberty; for a democracy is more favorable than an aristocracy to large assemblies of citizens.

From Project Gutenberg

Coordinate effects of the same cause naturally coexist with one another.

From Project Gutenberg

Here, as elsewhere in the sacred legends of civilised peoples, various strata of mythical and religious thought coexist.

From Project Gutenberg