simultaneous

/sɪm.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/

Meanings

adjective

Happening at the same moment.

Examples :

"The alarm clock and the baby's cry went off simultaneously. "

time event

adjective

(of a set of equations) To be solved for the same values of variables.

Examples :

"The math problem required finding the simultaneous solution for the two equations, meaning we needed to find the same x and y values that worked in both equations. "

math

Related Words

required verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher required the students to bring their textbooks to class every day. "

happening verb

/ˈhæpnɪŋ/

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

equations noun

/ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ /ɪˈkweɪʃənz/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

moment noun

/ˈməʊmənt/ /ˈmoʊmənt/

A brief, unspecified amount of time.

"Wait a moment, while I lock the front door."

simultaneously adverb

/ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Occurring at the same time.

"The teacher spoke to the students, and simultaneously, the bell rang. "

variables noun

/ˈve(ə)riəb(ə)lz/

Something that is variable.

"The success of our bake sale depends on several variables, such as the weather and the number of people who attend. "

values noun

/ˈvæljuːz/

The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

"The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world."

problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

solved verb

/sɑlvd/ /sɔlvd/

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

"The detective solved the mystery of the missing cat. "

finding verb

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the sidewalk. "

solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "