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concurrent

Concurrent (adj) means happening at the same time; simultaneous.

adj
1
Happening at the same time; simultaneous.
2
Belonging to the same period; contemporary.
3
Acting in conjunction; agreeing in the same act or opinion; contributing to the same event or effect.
4
Joint and equal in authority; taking cognizance of similar questions; operating on the same objects.
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Etymology

From Middle English concurrent, from Old French concurrent, from Latin concurrēns, present active participle of concurrō (“happen at the same time”), from con- (“with”) + currō (“run”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of concurrent?

"concurrent" (adj) means happening at the same time; simultaneous.

What are the different meanings of concurrent?

"concurrent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Happening at the same time; simultaneous; 2. Belonging to the same period; contemporary; 3. Acting in conjunction; agreeing in the same act or opinion; contributing to the same event or effect.

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