Coeval: meaning, definitions and examples

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coeval

[ ˈkəʊiˌvəl ]

Noun

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adjective

A person of roughly the same age as another

Synonyms

contemporary, equal, peer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
coeval	Use 'coeval' to describe things, ideas, or beings that exist at the same period of time or have the same duration. The ancient structures were coeval with each other, dating back to the same historic period. The philosopher's works are coeval with the rise of the modern state.
contemporary	Employ 'contemporary' when referring to things, people, or art that exist at the same time as something else, often used to compare modern situations with the past. She is a contemporary artist whose work reflects current social issues. Many contemporary writers draw inspiration from historical events.
peer	Use 'peer' to refer to someone who is of the same age, status, or ability level as another person. She found it easier to relate to her peers at the new school. He was highly respected among his peers in the academic community.
equal	Use 'equal' to describe things that are the same in quantity, size, degree, or value. This word often emphasizes fairness or mathematical equivalence. All participants have an equal chance of winning the contest. Two plus two equals four.

Examples of usage

He was my coeval at school
They were born in the same year, so they are coevals

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history

A person who lived at the same time as another

Synonyms

contemporary, equal, peer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
coeval	Used to describe things or people that originated or existed at roughly the same time in history. The coeval formations of the earth's crust were studied extensively by geologists These artifacts are believed to be coeval, dating back to the 3rd century
contemporary	Generally used to describe things or people that exist at the same time or in the present period. It can also refer to someone who lives during the same time period as someone else. She enjoys reading contemporary literature Picasso and Matisse were contemporaries, influencing each other's work
peer	Used to describe someone who is of the same age, status, or ability as another person. Children often feel more accepted by their peers He was well-respected among his peers in the scientific community
equal	Used to describe things that have the same value, quality, or level. All participants should be given equal opportunities She completed the task with equal efficiency as her predecessor

Examples of usage

Shakespeare and Cervantes were coevals
The two artists were coevals, both creating masterpieces in the same era

Translations

Translations of the word "coeval" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contemporâneo

🇮🇳 समकालीन

🇩🇪 Zeitgenosse

🇮🇩 sebaya

🇺🇦 сучасник

🇵🇱 rówieśnik

🇯🇵 同時代の人

🇫🇷 contemporain

🇪🇸 contemporáneo

🇹🇷 akran

🇰🇷 동시대 사람

🇸🇦 معاصر

🇨🇿 současník

🇸🇰 súčasník

🇨🇳 同时代的人

🇸🇮 sodobnik

🇮🇸 jafnaldra

🇰🇿 замандас

🇬🇪 თანადროული

🇦🇿 müasirlər

🇲🇽 contemporáneo

Etymology

The word 'coeval' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'coaevus', which is a combination of 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'aevum' meaning 'age'. Over time, 'coeval' has evolved to refer to individuals who are of the same age or who lived during the same period.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,860, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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