ScienceAugust 15, 2026
coterminus
koh-TUR-muh-nus
Definition
Having the same boundaries or extent in space or time; occurring simultaneously or coexisting.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'con-' (together) and 'terminus' (boundary), the word describes things that share the same end or limit.
In the news
The article uses this term to explain the theory that life and conscious sentience exist in the exact same scope, implying that any living organism is inherently conscious.
There’s a Vast Network Beneath Your Feet—And It Could Be Conscious, Some Theories Claim
Read the full article ↗Popular Mechanics