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coextension

/ˌkəʊ.ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌkəʊ.ɪkˈsten.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние равной протяжённости, объёма или длительности; свойство быть совпадающим по объёму или границам.

A noun referring to the state of having equal extension, scope, or duration; the quality of being coextensive.

uncountable

  1. Equality of extent or durationC2formal

    The state or quality of having the same spatial extent, scope, or duration as something else.

    ruРавная протяжённость

    • The coextension of the two properties made the boundary dispute difficult to resolve.
    • Philosophers debate the coextension of mind and brain activity.
    • The coextension of the two empires' territories led to frequent conflicts.

    Synonymscongruence