Definition

Not happening at the same time; occurring at different times.

Example

The two events were nonsimultaneous, with one taking place in the morning and the other in the evening.

Conversation

Did you notice that the events were nonsimultaneous at the festival?

Yeah, it was a bit confusing to follow everything happening at different times.

I thought it would be better if they were all at once.

For sure! It would have made it easier to enjoy everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonsimultaneous → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "simultaneus" (from Latin "simul" meaning at the same time and "-aneus" meaning pertaining to). The word describes events that do not occur at the same time.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') happening 'at the same time' ('simultaneus') — that's why nonsimultaneous means events that do not occur together.

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