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simultaneously-released

|si-mul-ta-ne-ous-ly-re-leased|

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/ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli rɪˈliːst/

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/ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəsli rɪˈliːst/

released at the same time

Etymology
Etymology Information

'simultaneously-released' is a compound word formed from 'simultaneously' and 'released.' 'Simultaneously' comes from Latin 'simul' meaning 'at the same time,' and 'released' comes from Latin 'relevo' meaning 'to set free.'

Historical Evolution

'Simultaneously' entered English from Medieval Latin 'simultaneus,' and 'released' from Old French 'releser.' The compound 'simultaneously-released' is a modern English formation used in media and technology contexts.

Meaning Changes

Initially, the parts meant 'at the same time' and 'set free,' but together they now mean 'made available at the same time.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

released at the same time as something else.

The movie was simultaneously-released in theaters and online.

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Last updated: 2025/08/08 04:56