coextensive

adjective

ˌkō-ik-ˈsten(t)-siv How to pronounce coextensive (audio)
Definition of coextensivenext
1
as in coinciding
occupying the same space South Dakota's Todd County is coextensive with the Rosebud Sioux Reservation

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2
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time the golden age of Dutch culture was roughly coextensive with the Netherlands' reign as a world power

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Recent Examples of coextensive Beyond this subset of works, the chipmunk paintings are also coextensive with the entire body and thrust of her production. — Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024 How can its digital platforms become coextensive with its in-person programming, without losing the uniqueness of each? — New York Times, 21 May 2021 The exotic animal was brought by ambassadors from the distant south, possibly from Nubia (a kingdom on the Nile roughly coextensive with modern Sudan). — Peter Brown, The New York Review of Books, 24 Sep. 2020 The comparison with Lauren Bacall suggests a connection between kinds of beauty, or suggests, rather, that there’s always and only one beauty, which is coextensive with the life of God. — Christian Wiman, Harper's magazine, 20 Jan. 2020 In a few decades the internet has swallowed the record, and become coextensive with it. — Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coextensive
  1. coincident
  2. concurrent
  3. overlapping
  4. synchronic
  5. underlying
  6. synchronous
  7. coterminous
  8. coincidental
Adjective
  • Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of coincident
Adjective
  • He was sentenced to concurrent life terms in federal prison on six charges, nearly 12 years on a firearm conspiracy charge and 10 years on an obstruction of justice charge.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This provides concurrent playback of up to 33 streams of 8K ProRes 422 video at 30fps.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of concurrent
Adjective
  • How’s an architect supposed to address these overlapping and contradictory rubrics, much less resolve them?
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Recent teammates mostly function as an information pipeline, while older, non-overlapping alumni may be shaping how recruiters and HR assess candidates who share their team affiliation, rather than simply passing along a tip.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlapping
Adjective
  • For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
Definition of synchronic
Adjective
  • Yun also emphasized underlying factors that might keep mortgage rates elevated for homebuyers over a longer period of time.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a place for topical solutions and other hair loss treatments (including minoxidil), but blood tests are the first step to uncovering the underlying cause of shedding.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of underlying
Adjective
  • The rideshare mission, known as Transporter-18, carried 130 payloads into a polar Sun-synchronous orbit.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Amanda Kocon, Edmentum's chief strategy and operating officer, said the interface looks like an online college course where students work through activities and videos, with options for synchronous instruction through video calls and office hours.
    — Lucy Tobier, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of synchronous
Adjective
  • Crowned at Rome by Pope Leo III, Charlemagne ruled a Christian empire that was nearly coterminous with Western Christendom.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Politics are so digital at this point that the images saved on your phone are seen as coterminous with your personal beliefs.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
Definition of coterminous
Adjective
  • Now, with this curious surge of coincidental timing, the film industry is returning the favor.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The show has been in the works for over a year, so any connections to The Garage’s closure were coincidental but pertinent to everyone in the library.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of coincidental

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“Coextensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coextensive. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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