Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
connascence
Noun
/ˌkɒnəˈsɛns/
Definition
The state of being born together; a term used in different contexts including philosophy and biology to describe things or entities arising at the same time.
Examples
- In the study of genetics, the connascence of certain traits can reveal how closely related they are.
- Philosophers might discuss the connascence of concepts to illustrate their interdependence.
Meaning
In philosophy, connascence refers to the idea that certain things cannot be understood in isolation, as they are intrinsically linked. In biology, it often pertains to organisms that develop simultaneously and share a common origin.
Synonyms
- Coexistence
- Simultaneity
- Co-creation
