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Coexist
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co·ex·ist
/
ˌkoʊ
ɪgˈzɪst
/
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koh-ig-
zist
]
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verb (used without object)
1.
to
exist
together or at the same time.
2.
to
exist
separately or independently but peaceably, often while remaining rivals or adversaries:
Although their ideologies differ greatly, the two great powers must coexist.
Origin:
1670–80;
co-
+
exist
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coexist
(ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst)
—
vb
1.
to exist together at the same time or in the same place
2.
to exist together in peace
coex'istence
—
n
coex'istent
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Word Origin & History
coexist
1670s, from
co-
+
exist
. Of political/economic systems (esp. with ref. to communism and the West) from 1931.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Of course, it is possible that evolution would solve this problem in several
different ways which would
coexist
in an equilibrium.
These different measures
coexist
and often blend but are not always
rationalized in experience under one central system.
Even so, the two of them happily
coexist
in the kitchen.
The beauty of science can
coexist
with a shriveled heart.
People think they can
coexist
with these wild animals, but don't realize going into it how wild they really are.
Both places had plenty for non-spa-goers to do, meaning couples with diverging enthusiasms could happily
coexist
.
Yet the readiness to
coexist
on both sides may be stronger than is often realised.
Rather, he wants to help them
coexist
more peacefully.
It is amazing how such a pristine ecosystem can
coexist
in a channel buzzing with shipping activities urban path of light.
These two media can
coexist
and complement one another.
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"The marriage of reason and nightmare which has dominated the 20th century has given birth to an ever more ambiguous world. Across the communications landscape move the specters of sinister technologies and the dreams that money can buy. Thermonuclear weapons systems and soft drink commercials
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