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Definition of contemporaneously

contemporaneously

/kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəsli/
con · tem · po · ra · ne · ous · ly
Adjective:contemporaneous
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contemporaneously Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

At the same time; during the same period of time.

Example

"Under the rules of evidence, the witness's notes are admissible only if they were recorded contemporaneously with the events."

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• Rhymes for contemporaneously

• Nearby Words

contemplatively
contempo
contemporaneous
contemporaneously
contemporarily
contemporary
contempt

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'contemporaneous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', from Latin 'contemporaneus', combining 'con-' (together) and 'tempus' (time).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contemporaneously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contemporaneously
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