coextensive

/koʊˈɛkstɛnsɪv/ or /kəʊˈɛkstɛnsɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

existing or extending throughout the same area or space as something else

“The coextensive jurisdictions of the two countries led to a series of disputes over border territories.”

2. noun

the quality of being coextensive

“The coextensiveness of the two regions made it difficult to establish a clear boundary.”

Synonyms

  • coincident
  • concurrent
  • simultaneous

Antonyms

  • mutually exclusive
  • non-overlapping