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coterminal

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Coterminous: having the same scope or range, or meeting at the ends.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Differing only by a whole number of complete circles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • When you try to draw two coterminal angles on a circle, you will find that you only get one line.

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adj

Meaning 3

Describing an object in a category, such that there is precisely one morphism that maps that object to every object in the category.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: category-theory, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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adj

Meaning 4

Simultaneously studying towards two or more separate degrees.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: university education

Examples

  • coterminal student

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noun

Meaning 5

One of a number of terminals or airports which are interchangeable for the purposes of ticketing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From co- + terminal.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: coterminal — angle differing only by a whole number of complete circles