What does the term "coterminous" refer to?

The term "coterminous" refers to having equal extent or scope, particularly concerning the boundaries or limits of two or more things that are aligned or coincide with each other. In geographic or legal terms, it indicates that two areas, jurisdictions, or concepts share the same boundaries or are of the same size. For example, if two states have borders that perfectly match, they can be described as coterminous. This definition emphasizes the concept of shared or overlapping dimensions without implying any color, shape, or specific temporal relations.

The other options do not capture the essence of the term. "Identical in color and shape" focuses on visual characteristics, while "relating to time only" limits the concept to temporal aspects, which is not applicable to coterminous as it often relates to physical or spatial dimensions. Lastly, "limited to a specific location" suggests restriction to one area, which does not encompass the idea of shared boundaries across multiple areas, as coterminous indicates equality and correspondence in extent rather than confinement.