Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coexist

/ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.04 in modern English

Syllables: co-ex-ist
IPA: /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"peacefully coexist"
"learn to coexist"
"coexist with others"
"Different religions can coexist peacefully in one society."
"Humans and wildlife must coexist in fragile ecosystems."

Etymology

From co- + exist. Compare Latin coexsistō.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: co

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/
British English: /ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

coexists (present, singular) coexisting (participle, present) coexisted (participle, past) coexisted (past) co-exist (alternative) coëxist (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

coexistence coexistent

Synonyms

cohabit

Rhymes With

list missed exist assist pissed twist resist dismissed insist wrist kissed consist

Questions

How do you pronounce coexist?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/.
What does coexist mean?: To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.
Where does coexist come from?: From co- + exist. Compare Latin coexsistō.

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