concurrent
Translation
simultaneous, parallel
Examples
He is serving two concurrent prison sentences.
He is serving two concurrent prison sentences.
The two events were concurrent.
The two events were concurrent.
Grammar Patterns
concurrent ((with sth.)) happening at the same time as something The exhibition is concurrent with the music festival.
concurrent ((noun)) used before a noun They are facing concurrent challenges.
Similar Words
Synonyms: simultaneous, parallel, coexisting; Antonyms: sequential, consecutive
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'currere' (to run). Literally 'running together', describing things happening at the same time.
Memory Tips
Think of two 'currents' flowing 'con' (together) or side-by-side. They are happening at the same time.