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coterminous

adjective/koʊˈtɜrn.ɪ.nəs/

definition

having the same boundaries or extent in space or time

example

The city's administrative boundaries are coterminous with the school district's jurisdiction, making it easier for residents to understand local governance.

synonyms
conterminousadjacentcontiguous
word origin — Late Latin 'coterminus', from 'co-' meaning 'together' + 'terminus' meaning 'boundary, limit'

Word Ultra — Set 223

Set 223 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: coterminous, marmoraceous, cacozephyric, xenodochial, fractious. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. coterminous · adjective/koʊˈtɜrn.ɪ.nəs/

    having the same boundaries or extent in space or time

    The city's administrative boundaries are coterminous with the school district's jurisdiction, making it easier for residents to understand local governance.

    Synonyms: conterminous, adjacent, contiguous

    Origin: Late Latin 'coterminus', from 'co-' meaning 'together' + 'terminus' meaning 'boundary, limit'

  2. marmoraceous · adjective/ˌmɑr.məˈreɪ.ʃəs/

    having a marble-like appearance or texture

    The artist chose a marmoraceous stone for the sculpture, as its smooth surface and subtle veins resembled the elegance of marble.

    Synonyms: marble-like, stone-like, crystalline

    Origin: The word 'marmoraceous' comes from the Latin 'marmor' meaning 'marble,' combined with the suffix '-aceous' which indicates a resemblance or nature.

  3. cacozephyric · adjective/ʌnˈsaɪtli, ˈʌɡli, ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

    having a bad or unpleasant appearance

    The cacozephyric state of the old building deterred many potential buyers from considering it as their future home.

    Synonyms: unsightly, ugly, grotesque

    Origin: The word 'cacozephyric' is derived from the Greek roots 'kakos' meaning 'bad' and 'zephyr' implying 'appearance' or 'fashion', combined with the suffix '-ic' to form an adjective.

  4. xenodochial · adjective/ˌzɛnəˈdɑkɪəl/

    hospitable or friendly to strangers

    The xenodochial atmosphere of the town made it a popular destination for travelers looking for a warm welcome.

    Synonyms: hospitable,friendly,warm

    Origin: The word 'xenodochial' is derived from the Greek 'xenos', meaning 'stranger', and 'dochial', from 'dochía', meaning 'reception' or 'hospitality'.

  5. fractious · adjective/ˈfrækʃəs/

    irritable and quarrelsome

    The fractious debate among the committee members quickly escalated into personal insults.

    Synonyms: irritable, quarrelsome, grumpy

    Origin: From Latin 'fractiosus', meaning ‘given to breaking’ or ‘turmoil’, from 'frangere' meaning ‘to break’.