COEVAL

Coeval

Coeval is a term used in anthropology to refer to the attribute of being both contemporary and simultaneous or synchronous; while "simultaneous" or "synchronous" means "taking place at the same time" and "contemporary" means "being of the same era," the term "coeval" refers to both attributes.

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coeval

Noun

  1. Something of the same or age.
    The telephone and television are coevals in that film.

Adjective

  1. Of the same age; .
    ‘Anything coeval with that clock will fetch a hefty price!’
    The Baralaba Coal Measures are coeval with the Bandana Formation.


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