adverb
- in a manner that extends over the same space, area, or scope; with equal or identical extent
Usage: formal; chiefly used in logic, philosophy, and technical contexts
Examples
- The two territories expanded coextensively throughout the 19th century.
- In logic, two concepts that apply coextensively refer to the same set of objects.
- The jurisdiction of the federal court and the state court operate coextensively in this district.
- The boundaries of the parish and the municipality developed coextensively over time.