Concurrent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Concurrent
Concurrent (adjective)
- operating or occurring at the same time
- running parallel
- convergent; specifically, meeting or intersecting in a point
Concurrent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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existing or occurring at the same period of time
"concurrent expeditions to the Antarctic that were in a race to reach the South Pole"
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present at the same time and place
"the postwar period of prosperity and the concurrent baby boom are the major topics in this history of the 1950s"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Concurrent
The most common words with a similar meaning to Concurrent:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Concurrent
Words with the opposite meaning of Concurrent:
Near Antonyms of Concurrent
Word Forms of Concurrent
Derived words: concurrent (noun), concurrently (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Concurrent
Middle English concurant, concurrent, borrowed from Latin concurrent-, concurrens, present participle of concurrere "to assemble in haste, resort to in large numbers, collide, exist simultaneously, be in agreement" concur
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Concurrent
- CEFR level: C2 English Vocabulary — Page 17
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 3
- Topics: Science & Research, Intellect & Logic
Words & Phrases Containing Concurrent
Frequently Asked Questions about Concurrent
What does "Concurrent" mean?
"Concurrent" means operating or occurring at the same time. As an adjective, it is defined as: operating or occurring at the same time. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Concurrent"?
Other words for "Concurrent" include coetaneous, coeval, coexistent, coexisting, coextensive, coincident, coincidental and contemporaneous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Concurrent" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Concurrent"?
There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Concurrent". Common alternatives include coetaneous, coeval, coexistent, coexisting, coextensive, coincident, coincidental, contemporaneous, contemporary and coterminous.
What is the opposite of "Concurrent"?
Antonyms of "Concurrent" include asynchronous, noncontemporary, nonsimultaneous and nonsynchronous. Near antonyms include unassociated, unconnected and unrelated.
How do you use "Concurrent" in a sentence?
Examples of "Concurrent" in a sentence: "concurrent expeditions to the Antarctic that were in a race to reach the South Pole"; "the postwar period of prosperity and the concurrent baby boom are the major topics in this history of the 1950s".
Is "Concurrent" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Concurrent" is an adjective.
Is "Concurrent" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C2-level word, "Concurrent" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Concurrent"?
"Concurrent" is pronounced /kən-ˈkər-ənt/ and divided into syllables as con·cur·rent.