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concurrent
Concurrent (adj) means happening or existing at the same moment as something else.
adj
1
Happening or existing at the same moment as something else.
2
From the same period in history as something else.
3
Working together with something else, or helping to bring about the same result.
4
Having the same authority as another and dealing with the same matters or issues.
"the concurrent jurisdiction of courts"
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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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What is the meaning of concurrent?
"concurrent" (adj) means happening or existing at the same moment as something else.
What is another word for concurrent?
Other words for "concurrent" include coincidental, simultaneous, coinciding, cooccurring, coincident.
What is the opposite of concurrent?
Opposites of "concurrent" include sequential, consecutive.
What are the different meanings of concurrent?
"concurrent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Happening or existing at the same moment as something else; 2. From the same period in history as something else; 3. Working together with something else, or helping to bring about the same result.
