simultaneous
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “simultaneous” mean?
adjective.occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages related to science, technology, or historical events, emphasizing the coordination of actions or processes that happen at the same time. It suggests a level of complexity and interdependence, distinguishing it from terms like "concurrent," which may not imply the same degree of synchronization or interaction.
Common Confusions
Simultaneous implies a precise coordination of actions occurring at the same moment, while concurrent usually suggests events happening at the same time without necessarily being interconnected or affecting one another.
Do not choose simultaneous if the context emphasizes sequential events or actions rather than occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example Sentences
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The two attacks were simultaneous, happening within seconds.