simultaneous
/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəs/
si · mul · ta · ne · ous
ˌsaɪ · məl · ˈteɪ · ni · əs
English Definition
adj. happening together
Significado en Español
simultáneo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đồng thời
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
simul(same)+aneous(shape).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “simultaneous”: The two phone calls happened to be __________, which made it impossible for John to answer both.
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A
concurrent
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B
delayed
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C
sporadic
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D
sequential
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A — concurrent.
“simultaneous” means adj. happening together
Common questions about “simultaneous”
What does “simultaneous” mean?
simultaneous — adj. happening together. In Chinese: 同时的.
How do you pronounce “simultaneous”?
simultaneous is pronounced /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəs/. It breaks into 5 syllables: si · mul · ta · ne · ous.
Is “simultaneous” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. simultaneous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “simultaneous”?
simul(same)+aneous(shape).
