† coextentadj.n.
A. adj.
Coextended.
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > extension in space > [adjective] > coextensive
conterminate1578
coextending1617
coextent1647
coextended1656
coextensive1771
conterminous1817
coterminal1833
coequal1853
the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > [adjective] > commensurate or of equal extent
adequate1608
coextending1617
commensurate1641
coextent1647
coextended1656
coextensive1771
pro tanto1842
coequal1853
1647 H. More Philos. Poems ii. ii. ii. xxii But if the soul be justly coextent With this straight body.
B. n.
Coextension.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > [noun] > commensurableness or coextension > that which is equal in measure or space occupied
commensurator1656
coextenta1711
coextensive1858
a1711 T. Ken Hymnotheo in Wks. (1721) III. 287 His Love..to all Needs has boundless co-extents.
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