simultaneous

Meanings

• adjective

  Occurring or existing at the same time.

  - "The train and the plane arrived at the station simultaneously."
  - "Their birthdays are simultaneous."

• adjective

  Happening or occurring at the same instant.

  - "The fireworks and the music started simultaneously."
  - "Their hearts beat in simultaneous rhythm."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

sequential

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with simultaneous
annus , concussus , dusseldorf , hussar , impressus , jussive , mussel , nussbaum , obdurate , opprobrium , propriety , recessus , sussurus , ussurp , vexed

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Variants

List of all variants of simultaneous that leads to same result
simultaneities , simultaneity , simultaneous , simultaneously , simultaneousness , simultaneousnesses

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Forms

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simultaneously, simultaneousness

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Etymology

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From Latin simultāneus, present participle of simul 'at the same time, together' + -anus 'having, possessing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'simultaneous' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The concept of simultaneous contrast was first explored by the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian in his abstract paintings.

3. In mathematics, a simultaneous equation is a system of two or more equations with the same number of variables.

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Related Concepts

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1. Synchrony: The quality or state of being in synchronization, especially between biological organisms or processes.

2. Concurrency: The ability of multiple processes or threads to execute at the same time.

3. Parallelism: The use of similar or identical structures, ideas, or processes in different contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of simultaneity is often used to create suspense and tension. For example, in Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express', Hercule Poirot must piece together the various clues and alibis of the passengers to determine who committed the murder. In art, simultaneous contrast refers to the use of contrasting colors that, when placed next to each other, appear more vibrant and intense.

How to Memorize "simultaneous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock with its hands pointing to the same number. This represents the concept of simultaneous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of multiple things happening at the same time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SIMULTANEOUS to remember the meaning: Same Instant, Multiple, Unified, Linked, Together, Acting, Now.

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