Simultaneous
(adjective)
- Occurring or operating at the same time.
- Occurring or existing together or in the same period of time.
- Occurring or done at the same instant.
- Having the same point in time.
- Happening at the same time.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french simultané or late latin simulaneus, from simul "at the same time".
Examples:
- The two events were simultaneous.
- We heard the simultaneous sound of the two explosions.
- The simultaneous translation made it easy for the international audience to understand.
- The simultaneous launch of the two rockets was a success.
- The simultaneous release of the movie in different countries was a first for the studio.