non-simultaneous
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/nɒnˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
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/nɒnˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/
not at the same time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-simultaneous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'simultaneous' from Latin 'simultaneus', where 'simul' meant 'together'.
Historical Evolution
'simultaneus' transformed into the English word 'simultaneous', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-simultaneous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'simultaneous' meant 'occurring at the same time', and with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not occurring at the same time'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not occurring, existing, or done at the same time.
The events were non-simultaneous, happening on different days.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45