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Coextensive: meaning, definitions and examples

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coextensive

 

[ koʊˈɛkstənsɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

spatial relationship

Coextensive describes two or more things that exist or occur together in the same space or range. It can refer to entities that have identical spatial boundaries, meaning they cover the same area completely.

Synonyms

concomitant, concurrent, overlapping

Examples of usage

  • The two properties are coextensive on the map.
  • Their interests were coextensive, allowing for collaboration.
  • The theories are coextensive in their applications.
Context #2 | Adjective

conceptual relation

In a broader sense, coextensive can also refer to concepts or ideas that are related or equivalent in scope or extent. This usage emphasizes mutual inclusivity in definitions or frameworks.

Synonyms

comparable, equivalent, matching

Examples of usage

  • The rights granted were coextensive with those outlined in the constitution.
  • Their definitions of freedom are coextensive in meaning.
  • The policies were coextensive in their impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "coextensive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coextensivo

🇮🇳 सहविस्तारित

🇩🇪 gleichmäßig

🇮🇩 koeksisten

🇺🇦 співіснуючий

🇵🇱 współwystępujący

🇯🇵 共存する

🇫🇷 coextensif

🇪🇸 coextensivo

🇹🇷 eşzamanlı

🇰🇷 동시 존재하는

🇸🇦 متزامن

🇨🇿 koexistující

🇸🇰 spoluexistujúci

🇨🇳 共存的

🇸🇮 sočasno

🇮🇸 samhliða

🇰🇿 бір уақытта

🇬🇪 ერთდროულად

🇦🇿 həmkar

🇲🇽 coextensivo

Etymology

The term 'coextensive' originates from the Latin roots 'co-' meaning 'together' or 'with', and 'extensivus', meaning 'extensive' or 'stretched out'. The prefix 'co-' indicates a connection or mutual action. The word has been used in the English language since the late 19th century and is commonly applied in various disciplines such as philosophy, geography, and mathematics to describe relationships between objects, ideas, or areas that are intertwined or share common bounds. The usage reflects an understanding of how entities relate to one another in a spatial or conceptual continuum.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,652, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.