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- [koh-ik-sten-siv]
- /ˌkoʊ ɪkˈstɛn sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-ik-sten-siv]
- /ˌkoʊ ɪkˈstɛn sɪv/
Definitions of coextensive word
- adjective coextensive of the same limits or extent 3
- adjective coextensive having the same extent in time or space 3
- adjective coextensive equal or coincident in space, time, or scope. 1
- noun coextensive Extending over the same space or time ; corresponding exactly in extent. 1
- adjective coextensive filling same amount of space or time 1
- adjective coextensive Having the same spatial limits or boundaries; sharing the same area. 0
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Origin of coextensive
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; co- + extensive
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Parts of speech for Coextensive
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coextensive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
coextensive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coextensive
adj coextensive
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- comparable — Something that is comparable to something else is roughly similar, for example in amount or importance.
- sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- proportionate — proportioned; being in due proportion; proportional.
adjective coextensive
- conterminous — enclosed within a common boundary
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- approximating — Present participle of approximate.
- approximative — (of a method, description, etc.) giving only an approximation to something.
- coextending — Present participle of coextend.
Antonyms for coextensive
adj coextensive
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- incommensurate — not commensurate; disproportionate; inadequate: Our income is incommensurate to our wants.
adjective coextensive
- changing — not remaining the same; transient
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