Simultaneously

/ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/ adverb

Simultaneously means at exactly the same time. It describes two or more things happening together, not one after another.

“Simultaneously” comes from “simultaneous” plus the adverb suffix “-ly.” “Simultaneous” traces back to Latin “simul,” meaning together or at the same time. The adverb is common in formal and technical contexts where precise timing matters.

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