concurrent
One who, or that which, concursOne who, or that which, concurs; a joint or contributory cause.
» Are increases in life expectancy accompanied by a concurrent postponement of disability and functional limitations?
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4 sensesOne who, or that which, concurs; a joint or contributory cause.
One pursuing the same course, or seeking the same objects; hence, a rival; an opponent.
One of the supernumerary days of the year over fifty-two complete weeks; so called because they concur with the solar cycle, the course of which they follow.
One who accompanies a sheriff's officer as witness.
Examples
2 sentencesAre increases in life expectancy accompanied by a concurrent postponement of disability and functional limitations?
Sami is also serving a concurrent sentence of 60 years for attempting to kill Layla's infant daughter.
Origin
From Middle English concurrent, from Old French concurrent, from Latin concurrēns, presentFrom Middle English concurrent, from Old French concurrent, from Latin concurrēns, present active participle of concurrō (“happen at the same time”), from con- (“with”) + currō (“run”).
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Forms
plural: concurrents| Singular | concurrent |
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