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coexistently

|co-ex-ist-ent-ly|

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/ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.tənt.li/

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/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.tənt.li/

(coexistent)

existing together

Base FormAdverb
coexistentcoexistently
Etymology
Etymology Information

'coexistently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'coexistere,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'existere' meant 'to exist.'

Historical Evolution

'coexistere' transformed into the French word 'coexister,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coexist' and its derivatives like 'coexistent' and 'coexistently.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to exist together,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, with 'coexistently' describing the manner of such existence.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that involves existing together at the same time or in the same place.

Different species can live coexistently in the same ecosystem.

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Last updated: 2025/08/06 15:15