English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
adj

contemporaneous

Contemporaneous (adj) means existing or created in the same period of time.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
adj
1
Existing or created in the same period of time.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like contemporaneous.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Test yourself on “contemporaneous” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Etymology

From Latin contemporāneus (“contemporary”), from con- (“with”) + tempus (“time”) + -aneus (“of or pertaining to”) (compare Late Latin temporāneus (“opportune, timely”)).

Rhymes for contemporaneous

See all rhymes for contemporaneous →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of contemporaneous?

"contemporaneous" (adj) means existing or created in the same period of time.

Definitions from wiktionary, CC BY-SA · etymology from Wiktionary