coeval Meaning & Definition
What Does Coeval Mean?
Coeval is used as an adjective meaning Of the same age or era; contemporary. As a noun, it means Something of the same era.
Word Facts for Coeval
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəʊˈiːvəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | contemporary, synchronic and synchronous |
| Plural | coevals |
Coeval Definition (Adjective)
- Of the same age or era; contemporary.
Anything coeval with that clock will fetch a hefty price!
Coeval as a Noun
- Something of the same era.
The telephone and television are coevals in that film.
- Somebody of the same age.
Adjective
- Of the same age; contemporary.
Anything coeval with that clock will fetch a hefty price!
Synonyms of Coeval
Coeval synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Coeval
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Coeval in a Sentence
Anything coeval with that clock will fetch a hefty price!
The Baralaba Coal Measures are coeval with the Bandana Formation.
The telephone and television are coevals in that film.
Word Forms & Grammar
coeval (not comparable)
coeval (plural coevals)
Words That Rhyme With Coeval
Origin of Coeval
From Late Latin coaevus, from Latin con- (“equal”) + aevum (“age”).
How Do You Say Coeval?
The standard pronunciation of coeval is //kəʊˈiːvəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Coeval: Your Questions Answered
Is coeval an adjective or a noun?
Coeval is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for coeval?
Close synonyms of coeval are contemporary, synchronic and synchronous. See the full list of coeval synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of coeval?
The plural of coeval is coevals.