coexistent

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adjective

co·​ex·​is·​tent ¦kō-ig-¦zi-stənt How to pronounce coexistent (audio)
Synonyms of coexistentnext
: existing at the same time or in conjunction with : coexisting

coexistent

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noun

co·​ex·​is·​tent ¦kō-ig-¦zi-stənt How to pronounce coexistent (audio)
plural -s
: something that coexists : concomitant

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

coexist + -ent

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“Coexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexistent. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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