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Concurrence - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Concurrence means the simultaneous occurrence or agreement of events, opinions, or actions. It often implies harmony or coincidence, such as when two people reach the same conclusion independently.

concurrence

/kənˈkɜːrəns/ /kənˈkʌrəns/

Definition:

Agreement or simultaneous occurrence of events or opinions.

Synonyms:

agreement, accord, consensus, harmony

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

disagreement, opposition

Common Collocations:

in concurrence with, rare concurrence, unanimous concurrence

Derivatives:

concurrent, concurrently

Usage Tips:

Use "concurrence" to describe agreement or events happening at the same time; often formal contexts.

Common Phrases:

in rare concurrence, with full concurrence, without concurrence

Etymology:

From Latin *concurrentia*, meaning "a running together."

Examples:

  • 1. The committee reached a concurrence on the new policy.
  • 2. Her arrival was in perfect concurrence with the start of the meeting.
  • 3. The two events happened in rare concurrence.
  • 4. Without his concurrence, the project cannot proceed.
  • 5. The judge’s ruling was met with unanimous concurrence from the jury.

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