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Nonconcurrent

/ˌnɒn.kənˈkʌr.ənt/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    Not occurring at the same time; simultaneous.

    "The two meetings were nonconcurrent, allowing participants to attend both."
  2. 2

    Referring to events or actions that are not aligned in time.

    "The nonconcurrent schedules of the two projects led to delays in the overall timeline."

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The term 'nonconcurrent' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'concurrent' from the Latin 'concurrere', which means 'to run together'. The word has evolved to describe events or actions that do not occur at the same time, reflecting a shift in usage from general concurrency to specific instances of non-simultaneity.

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