Coeval
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɛvəl/
Coeval (adjective)
- 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)
- 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.