coextensive
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co·ex·ten·sive
(kō′ĭk-stĕn′sĭv)adj.
Having the same limits, boundaries, or scope.
co′ex·ten′sive·ly adv.
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coextensive
(ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv)adj
of the same limits or extent
ˌcoexˈtensively adv
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co•ex•ten•sive
(ˌkoʊ ɪkˈstɛn sɪv)adj.
equal or coincident in space, time, or scope.
[1670–80]
co`ex•ten′sive•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | coextensive - being of equal extent or scope or duration commensurate - corresponding in size or degree or extent; "pay should be commensurate with the time worked" |
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coextensive
adj (in time) → zur gleichen Zeit; (in area) → flächengleich; (in length) → längengleich; (fig) concepts → bedeutungs- or inhaltsgleich; to be coextensive with something → mit etw zusammenfallen; (spatially) → sich mit etw decken
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