simultaneous
11 synonyms and 15 antonyms for simultaneous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Happening or done at exactly the same time as something else.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
sequential
asynchronous
metachronous
antisynchronous
asynchronic
heterochronous
polychronic
uncoincidental
unconcurrent
noncoincident
noncoincidental
nonconcurrent
nonisochronous
nonsimultaneous
nonsynchronous
How to use simultaneous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
simultaneous translation
simultaneous events
simultaneous release
Etymology
From Medieval Latin simultaneus, from simul ("together, at the same time").
Full origin of simultaneous →Frequently asked questions
What does “simultaneous” mean?
The word “simultaneous” means happening or done at exactly the same time as something else. In plain terms, happening at the same time as something else.
How do you pronounce “simultaneous”?
“Simultaneous” is pronounced sihm-uhl-TAY-nee-uhs (/ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “simultaneous” in a sentence?
Here is “simultaneous” used in a sentence: “The fireworks display featured simultaneous explosions from three barges.”
What is another word for “simultaneous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “simultaneous” include coincident, coincidental, concomitant, concurrent, homochronous and isochronous.
What is the opposite of “simultaneous”?
The opposite of “simultaneous” — its antonyms — are sequential, asynchronous, metachronous, antisynchronous and asynchronic.
What part of speech is “simultaneous”?
“Simultaneous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “simultaneous” come from?
The word “simultaneous” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin simultaneus, from simul ("together, at the same time").
Is “simultaneous” a common word?
“Simultaneous” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
