simultaneous
ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs
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Definition of simultaneous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
concurrent eventsoccurring at the same time
  • The two explosions were simultaneous, causing widespread panic..
concurrent synchronous
2.
mathematicsTECH.to be solved for the same values of variablesTECH.
  • These are simultaneous equations in algebra.
coincident concurrent
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Expressions with simultaneous

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translation of spoken language into another language in real-time
The United Nations often uses simultaneous interpretation during international meetings..
oral translation done in real-time during speaking
The conference used simultaneous interpreting for international attendees.
multiple tasks performed together
Simultaneous operation of the software modules improved system efficiency.
real-time changing of spoken words into another language while listening
The conference offered simultaneous translation for all international delegates.
set of equations with common solutions
We solved the simultaneous equations in class today.
condition where several users can use the same resource at once
The new license allows simultaneous access to the software for fifty users.

Origin of simultaneous

Latin, simul (at the same time) + -

Terms with simultaneous included in their meaning

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simultaneous timing
happening all at the same time without delay or gap
positive and negative
simultaneous positive and negative feelings
simultaneous reading
read simultaneously with another person or audio
simultaneous occurrence
happen or exist at the same time
simultaneous action
happening for the whole time something else is happening
simultaneous
simultaneously or at the same time
simultaneous
occurring at the same time by chance
simultaneous existence
exist together at the same time or place

Examples of simultaneous in a sentence

  • Their simultaneous arrival surprised everyone at the party.
  • We need to solve these simultaneous equations.
  • Simultaneous equations require careful analysis.

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  1. French:simultané, concomitant, ...
  2. German:gleichzeitig, zeitgleich, ...
  3. Italian:simultaneo, ...
  4. Spanish:simultáneo, coincidente, ...
  5. Portuguese:simultâneo, simultâneas, ...
  6. Chinese:同时发生的, 联立的, ...
  7. Japanese:同時の, 連立の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَزامِن, مُتَرافِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹ־זְמַנִּי, ...
  10. Russian:одновременный, совместный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:одночасний, спільний, ...
  12. Hindi:समकालिक, एकसाथ, ...
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