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contemporaneous

/kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time or period.

    - "The novel and the poem are contemporaneous works."
    - "The two rulers were contemporaneous, but never met."
  • adjective

    Belonging to the same time or period; of the same age or date.

    - "The contemporaneous works of Picasso and Matisse are displayed in the museum."
    - "The contemporaneous events in history are often interconnected."

Pronunciation
  1. /kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/



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Synonyms

coeval , contemporary , cotemporal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with contemporaneous
contemporary , temporary , continuity
Variants
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contemporaneous , contemporaneously , contemporaneousness , contemporaneousnesses
Forms
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contemporaneous (adj)


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'contemporaneous' meaning 'belonging to the same time'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'contemporaneous' is often used in archaeology to describe artifacts that were created during the same time period.

  2. The term 'contemporaneous' is also used in finance to describe securities that have the same maturity date.


Related Concepts
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  1. contemporaneity: The quality or state of being contemporaneous; belonging to the same time.

  2. contemporaneousness: The quality or state of being contemporaneous.


Culture
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The term 'contemporaneous' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe works or ideas that belong to the same time period. For instance, in literature, contemporaneous works can be analyzed in the context of their historical and cultural context, shedding light on the social and political issues of the time. In art, contemporaneous artists can be compared and contrasted, revealing the similarities and differences in their styles and techniques.

How to Memorize "contemporaneous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clock with two hands representing two events or ideas. If the hands are pointing to the same number, then those events or ideas are contemporaneous.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'contemporaneous' with the image of two people or objects existing at the same time.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-T-P' to remember the meaning of contemporaneous: Contemporaneous means 'belonging to the same Time Period'.


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