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concurrence

|con-cur-rence|

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/kənˈkɜːrəns/

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/kənˈkʌrəns/

simultaneous occurrence or agreement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'concurrence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'concurrentia,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'currere' meant 'to run.'

Historical Evolution

'concurrentia' transformed into the Old French word 'concurrence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'concurrence' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'running together,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'simultaneous occurrence' and 'agreement.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances.

The concurrence of the two events was purely coincidental.

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Noun 2

agreement or consent in opinion or decision.

There was a general concurrence among the committee members.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45