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coextensive

American  
[koh-ik-sten-siv] / ˌkoʊ ɪkˈstɛn sɪv /

adjective

  1. equal or coincident in space, time, or scope.

coextensive British  
/ ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv /

adjective

  1. of the same limits or extent

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Other Word Forms

  • coextensively adverb

Etymology

Origin of coextensive

First recorded in 1670–80; co- + extensive

Example Sentences

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The spread of his works was coextensive with the rise of romanticism in Europe.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2024

The Supreme Court has long held that the scope of Congress’ investigatory power is coextensive with the scope of its power to legislate.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2019

The rights of citizenship of the native born and of the naturalized person are of the same dignity and are coextensive.

From MSNBC • Jan. 6, 2016

The history of jazz is coextensive with the history of recording; it’s a media-centric art form, but the essence of jazz is performance.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 10, 2014

The archdeaconry was coextensive with the shire, and was divided into five rural deaneries at least as early as 1291.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

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