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CONTEMPORANEOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Contemporaneous.

How to pronounce contemporaneous:

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Contemporaneous - as an adjective satellite

Occurring in the same period of time

Example: "A rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contemporary21

Of the same period

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coetaneous12coeval11

Contemporaneous - as an adjective

Existing or created in the same period of time.

Example: "Look in other contemporaneous works to see whether that idea was common then."

Example Sentences

"The two artists had a contemporaneous exhibition at the art gallery."
"The books were written by contemporaneous authors who influenced each other's work."
"The historian analyzed contemporaneous documents to understand the events of the past."
"In the courtroom, the judge allowed only contemporaneous evidence to be presented."
"The two political speeches were given at contemporaneous events."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTEMPORANEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contemporaneous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTEMPORANEOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is CONTEMPORANEOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contemporaneous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTEMPORANEOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is CONTEMPORANEOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contemporaneous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTEMPORANEOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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