Coterminous
(adjective)
- Having the same boundaries or extent.
- Coinciding in time or duration.
- Having the same limits or scope.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word "coterminus" meaning "sharing a boundary".
Examples:
- The two properties were coterminous, sharing the same boundary.
- The terms of the contract were coterminous with the completion of the project.
- The two departments were coterminous in their goals and objectives.
- The two countries had coterminous borders that were not clearly defined.
- The two events were coterminous in time, happening at the same time.