Concurrent
/kənˈkɜːr.ənt/noun
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Did you know?In medieval astrology, concurrent events were believed to influence fate and destiny, as multiple celestial alignments occurred simultaneously.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
concurrens
“Running together, meeting.”
14th Century
Middle English
concurrent
“Existing or occurring at the same time.”
16th Century
English
concurrent
“Simultaneous, coinciding in time.”
Modern English
English
concurrent
“Existing together, especially in relation to events or actions.”
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