Coeval

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɛvəl/

Coeval (adjective)

  1. Having the same age or date of origin as something else.

Examples

  • The two trees are coeval, having been planted at the same time.
  • These ancient artifacts are coeval, dating back to the same century.

Common collocations: coeval objects, coeval species, talk with a coeval, meet a coeval

Coeval (noun)

  1. A person or thing that is the same age as another.

Examples

  • He found comfort in talking to a coeval who shared his experiences.
  • As a coeval, she understood the challenges faced by her peers.

Synonyms of Coeval

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Coeval

  • when describing something out of its time