Definition

The state of agreeing or having the same opinion about something; it can also refer to events happening at the same time or the meeting of lines at a point.

Example

The concurrence of their ideas led to a successful project.

Conversation

Did you notice the concurrence of our schedules this week?

Yeah, it's nice that we can finally meet up!

I hope this concurrence continues so we can hang out more often.

For sure! Let's make the most of it while we can.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Concurrence → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "currere" (meaning to run). The word "concurrence" refers to things running together or happening at the same time.

Memory Tip

Think of things 'running together' ('currere') at the same time ('con-') — that's what concurrence means.

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