Simultaneous

/ˌsɪmʌlˈteɪniəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Occurring, existing, or done at the same time.

The two runners crossed the finish line in a simultaneous tie.

Having the same period of time; concurrent.

The concert featured simultaneous performances by multiple artists.

Involving or requiring two or more operations or actions at the same time.

The machine can perform simultaneous tasks, such as cutting and welding.

From Latin 'simultaneus', meaning 'at the same time'.

simultaneous equations

A set of equations with multiple variables that are solved at the same time.

simultaneous events

Two or more occurrences that happen at the same time.

asynchronous

Not occurring at the same time.

concurrent

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

At the same damn time

We can party and study at the same damn time!

Double trouble

Managing two projects at once? That's double trouble!