coeternal
9.5
Existing at the same time as something else
- adjective
- /ˌkoʊɪˈtɜrnəl/
- Formal
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coeterno
- In many religious beliefs, the souls of the faithful are viewed as coeternal with their divine creator.
Examples
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Philosophers argue that matter and energy are coeternal, existing together throughout the universe.
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The life given to Christ is therefore coeternal with the Father's.
Academic text (2007) -
The concept of love is often considered coeternal with human existence.
Synonyms
1
9.6
Having the same limits in space, time, or meaning as something else
is present together continuously rather than only for matching boundaries or limited periods
coeval
vscoeternal
9.9
Existing at the same time as something else
is continuously present together across time rather than merely sharing origin
9.9
Happening at the same time as another thing
is always present together continuously rather than merely sharing a period
coexisting
vscoeternal
3.9
Living or happening at the same time
is present together continuously over time rather than only overlapping briefly
coexistent
vscoeternal
6.3
Existing at the same time as something else
is present together continuously instead of simply being simultaneous for a time
How Together
Surface Forms
coeternal positive
Morphology
Etymology
Coeternal joins co- ('together') and eternal ('lasting forever'), so it literally says two things are 'together in time'. That's why coeternal means they 'exist for the same time' or 'always exist together'.