Past tense of coexist; lived, existed, or occurred at the same time as something else.
From 'co-' (together) plus 'existed,' based on Latin 'existere' (to stand out or exist). The prefix 'co-' indicates simultaneous existence rather than sequential or separate existence.
Dinosaurs coexisted with early mammals for millions of years, but mammals were tiny and quiet—this word reminds us that different species, eras, and ideas can share the same space without anyone noticing the others.
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