COTERMINOUS

coextensive, coterminous, conterminous

(adjective) being of equal extent or scope or duration

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

coterminous (not comparable)

Meeting end to end or at the ends.

(geography) Having matching boundaries; or, adjoining and sharing a boundary.

Having the same scope, range of meaning, or extent in time.

(legal) Said of linked or related property leases that expire together.

Source: Wiktionary


Co*ter"mi*nous (k-tr"m-ns), a. Etym: [Cf. Conterminous.]

Definition: Bordering; conterminous; -- followed by with.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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