coetaneous

/kəʊɪˈtiːnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

existing or occurring at the same time, especially with reference to the birth or development of something.

“The coetaneous growth of plants in this region is a remarkable phenomenon.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is of the same age or period as another.

“The coetaneous generation of artists is making significant contributions to the art world.”

Synonyms

  • contemporary
  • simultaneous

Antonyms

  • sequential
  • successive