Word of the Day

contemporaneous

[kuhn-tem-puh-rey-nee-uhs]

adjective:

originating, existing, or occurring at the same time

Explanation

Contemporaneous means "happening or existing at the same time as something else." It's often used when tracking historical events that unfolded side by side, even on opposite sides of the world. When timelines intertwine, contemporaneous keeps things straight.

Example: The soldier's diary offers a contemporaneous perspective on the events of the war.