coextensive

[ koh-ik-sten-siv ]

adjective

1. equal or coincident in space, time, or scope.

coextensive

/ ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv /

adjective

1. of the same limits or extent

Derived Forms

• ˌcoexˈtensively, adverb

Other Words From

• coex·tensive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of coextensive¹

First recorded in 1670–80; co- + extensive

Example Sentences

The spread of his works was coextensive with the rise of romanticism in Europe.

From Salon

The effect is like one of those montage reels that clutter up the Academy Awards broadcast — all the best bits of the last year run together to suggest that your personal memory of the past is exactly coextensive with Hollywood’s manufacture of fantasy.

From Washington Post

How can its digital platforms become coextensive with its in-person programming, without losing the uniqueness of each?

From New York Times

The two are coextensive and indistinguishable according to these concurrences.

From Slate

As I’ve explained before, the Supreme Court has long held that the scope of Congress’ investigatory power is coextensive with the scope of its power to legislate.

From Slate

Related Words

• comparable
• compatible
• consistent
• proportionate
• sufficient