Simultaneity

Pronunciation: /sɪˌmʌltəˈniəti/

Definitions of simultaneity

noun the state or condition of being simultaneous or occurring at the same time

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of simultaneity means things happening at the same time.

A2 Children often struggle to understand the idea of simultaneity when learning about time.

B1 The artist's painting captured the beauty of nature with a sense of simultaneity.

B2 In music, achieving perfect simultaneity among all the instruments is crucial for a harmonious performance.

C1 The novel explored the theme of love and loss with a deep sense of simultaneity.

C2 The filmmaker used the technique of simultaneity to create a powerful narrative that resonated with the audience.

Examples of simultaneity in a Sentence

formal The concept of simultaneity is crucial in the field of physics.

informal It's hard to wrap my head around the idea of simultaneity.

slang I can't believe we all arrived at the same time, what a crazy simultaneity!

figurative The artist captured the essence of chaos and order in the painting through the use of simultaneity.

Grammatical Forms of simultaneity

• past tense: simultaneity
• plural: simultaneities
• comparative: more simultaneous
• superlative: most simultaneous
• present tense: simultaneities
• future tense: will simultaneity
• perfect tense: has simultaneity
• continuous tense: is simultaneity
• singular: simultaneity
• positive degree: simultaneity
• infinitive: to simultaneity
• gerund: simultaneity
• participle: simultaneous

Origin and Evolution of simultaneity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'simultaneity' is derived from the Latin word 'simul' meaning 'at the same time'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a more literal sense to describe events occurring at the same time, the word 'simultaneity' has evolved to encompass a broader concept of things happening concurrently or synchronously.