Definitions
- Describing something or someone that exists or occurs at the same time as another thing or person. - Referring to modern or current times, especially in art, literature, or culture. - Talking about a person who is alive and active in the same period as the speaker.
- Describing events or things that occur or exist at the same time. - Referring to things that are concurrent or simultaneous. - Talking about things that are happening or existing during a specific period.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to things that exist or occur at the same time.
- 2Both words can be used to describe events, people, or things.
- 3Both words are derived from the Latin word 'contemporarius'.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contemporary is more commonly used than contemporaneous in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Contemporary emphasizes the idea of being modern or current, while contemporaneous focuses on the idea of things happening at the same time.
- 3Connotation: Contemporary has a positive connotation, associated with modernity and relevance, while contemporaneous is neutral in connotation.
- 4Context: Contemporary is often used in the context of art, literature, and culture, while contemporaneous is used in a broader range of contexts.
Remember this!
Contemporary and contemporaneous are synonyms that refer to things that exist or occur at the same time. However, contemporary emphasizes modernity and relevance, while contemporaneous focuses on things happening simultaneously. Contemporary is more commonly used and can be used as both an adjective and a noun, while contemporaneous is only used as an adjective or adverb.
