coeval

/kəˈiːvəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

existing or occurring at the same time; contemporary

“The coeval development of science and technology transformed the world.”

2. noun

a person of the same age or period as another

“The coevals of the famous actor have also achieved success in the industry.”

3. noun

something existing or occurring at the same time as something else

“The discovery of the new species is a significant coeval to the existing theories.”

Synonyms

  • contemporary
  • simultaneous

Antonyms

  • antecedent
  • predecessor