coeval
|co/e/val|
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/koʊˈiːvəl/
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/kəʊˈiːvəl/
same age
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coeval' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'coaevus,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'aevum' meant 'age.'
Historical Evolution
'coaevus' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'coaevalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coeval.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of the same age,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing of the same age or date of origin as another.
He was a coeval of the famous poet.
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Adjective 1
having the same age or date of origin; contemporary.
The two artists were coeval, sharing similar influences.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 00:21