Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cotemporaneous

Adjective
/ˌkəʊtəˈmpeɹəneɪəs/
Definition
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Examples
  • The two artists were cotemporaneous, producing remarkable works in the same decade.
  • The research took place in a cotemporaneous context, reflecting the social dynamics of that era.
  • Many cotemporaneous events shaped the political landscape of the 18th century.
Meaning
The term refers to events, circumstances, or phenomena that are contemporaneous or synchronous with one another, happening in the same period.
Synonyms
  • Contemporaneous
  • Simultaneous
  • Coexisting
  • Synchronous