Coappear

/koʊəˈpɪr/ verb

Definition

To appear or come into view together; to manifest simultaneously or jointly.

Etymology

From Latin co- (together) plus appear (from Latin 'apparere', from 'ad-' (to) plus 'parere' (to show)). The co- prefix indicates simultaneous action by multiple entities.

Kelly Says

In theater and film, coappear is used to describe coordinated entrances—when actors must time their appearance perfectly so they arrive on stage or screen at exactly the same moment for dramatic effect.

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