Simultaneity
(noun)
- The state or quality of being simultaneous, happening or existing at the same time.
- A set of events that occur at the same time.
Origin:
Late latin simultaneousitas, from latin simul 'at the same time' + tangere 'to touch'.
Examples:
- The simultaneity of the two accidents caused a traffic jam on the highway.
- The astronomer was interested in the simultaneity of the supernova explosions in different galaxies.
- The simultaneity of the sun rising and the moon setting was a beautiful sight to see.
- The simultaneity of the two events was a coincidence that amazed everyone.
- The simultaneity of the phone call and the doorbell ringing made her jump.