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COEXISTING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does coexisting mean?
• COEXISTING (adjective)
The adjective COEXISTING has 1 sense:
1. existing at the same time
Familiarity information: COEXISTING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Existing at the same time
Synonyms:
coexistent; coexisting
Similar:
synchronal; synchronic; synchronous (occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase)
Context examples
Morphologically, there is marked heterogeneity due to numerous patterns of differentiation coexisting in the same tumor.
(Ovarian Yolk Sac Tumor, NCI Thesaurus)
In the last decade, scientists have made tremendous progress in understanding that groups of bacteria and viruses coexisting naturally throughout the human body play an important role in some vital functions such as digestion, metabolism and fighting off diseases.
(Microbes are at work in our bodies, and researchers have figured out what they're up to, National Science Foundation)
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