simultaneous

/ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/

sɪm · ƏLTEꞮ̯ · ni · əs (4 syllables)

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Definition

Happening at the same moment.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin simultaneus, from simultim (“at the same time, extended”), from Latin simul (“together, at the same time”); compare similar.

Example Sentences

  • "As with the Lejeuneaceae, this pattern of massive speciation appears to be correlated with the Cretaceous explosion of the angiosperms and the simultaneous creation of a host of new microenvironments, differing in humidity, light intensity, texture, etc."
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