contemporaneous Definition
- 1existing or occurring in the same period of time
- 2belonging to the same time
Using contemporaneous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contemporaneous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous, but their styles were very different.
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The contemporaneous events led to a significant shift in public opinion.
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The contemporaneous accounts of the event provided valuable insight into what happened.
contemporaneous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for contemporaneous
Antonyms for contemporaneous
Phrases with contemporaneous
contemporaneous documents
documents that were created during the same period of time as the events they describe
Example
The historian relied on contemporaneous documents to write the book.
art that was created during the same period of time as other works of art
Example
The museum's collection includes many examples of contemporaneous art.
contemporaneous thinkers
thinkers who lived and worked during the same period of time
Example
The conference brought together a group of contemporaneous thinkers to discuss the future of the field.
Origins of contemporaneous
from Latin 'con-' meaning 'together' + 'tempus' meaning 'time'
Summary: contemporaneous in Brief
The term 'contemporaneous' [kuh n-tem-puh-rey-nee-uhs] refers to things that exist or occur during the same period of time. It is often used to describe events, documents, or art that are from the same time period. Examples include 'The two artists were contemporaneous, but their styles were very different.' and 'The contemporaneous accounts of the event provided valuable insight into what happened.'
