contemporane

Contemporane is not a standard English word. In multilingual contexts it may appear as a non-English form or as a truncated variant of contemporary. In English usage the corresponding term is contemporary, meaning belonging to or occurring in the same time period as something else.

Etymology and cognates: The word derives from Latin contemporaneus, formed from com- “together” and tempus “time.” The term has parallel forms in many Romance languages, such as French contemporain/contemporaine, Italian contemporaneo, Spanish contemporáneo, and Portuguese contemporâneo.

Usage in scholarship: Contemporary or contemporaneous is used to designate the present or recent historical period. It applies to people (contemporary writers), events, artistic works, and cultural movements. In art history, for example, contemporary art refers to works produced during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often challenging traditional media and genres.

Notes and cautions: Because contemporane lacks a standard English form, its use is mainly limited to non-English texts or quoted titles. When writing in English, prefer contemporary or contemporaneous, depending on meaning. See also contemporary history, contemporary art, contemporaneous.