Coeval
/ˌkoʊˈiːvəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing or occurring at the same time.
The coeval artifacts suggest the two cultures thrived simultaneously.
- (n.) A person or thing of the same age or period.
They were coevals who attended university together.
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- coevals
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Commentary
Typically used in historical or legal contexts to describe entities or events sharing the same time frame.
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