Equitemporaneous

/ˌɛkwɪtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/ adjective

Definition

Occurring at the same time; existing or happening simultaneously; of equal temporal duration.

Etymology

Latin 'equus' (equal) + 'temporaneus' (relating to time, from 'tempus'). A learned English formation combining Latin elements to express temporal equality.

Kelly Says

This fancy word means the same as 'equitemporal' and 'simultaneous,' but it's especially loved by philosophers and linguists writing formal papers. Some languages are equitemporaneous with Latin—they evolved at the same time from the same parent language!

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