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The definition of concurrent is things that are happening at the same time.

(adjective)

An example of concurrent are two TV shows that are both on at 9:00.

See concurrent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

occurring at the same time; existing together
meeting in or going toward the same point; converging
acting together; cooperating
in agreement; harmonious
exercised equally over the same area: concurrent jurisdiction

Origin: ME < L concurrens: prp. of concurrere, concur

noun

a concurrent circumstance, cause, etc.

Related Forms:

concurrently adverb

See concurrent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Happening at the same time as something else. See Synonyms at contemporary.
Operating or acting in conjunction with another.
Meeting or tending to meet at the same point; convergent.
Being in accordance; harmonious.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin concurrēns, concurrent-

Origin: , present participle of concurrere, to coincide; see concur

Related Forms:

con·curˈrent noun

con·curˈrent·ly adverb

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