concurrently
UK[kənˈkʌrəntli]US[kənˈkɜːrəntli]
adv
at the same time; simultaneously.
Morpheme Breakdown
con
current
ly
con
together
current
running
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'concurrently' is built upon the latin verb 'currere', meaning 'to run'. the prefix 'con-' adds the sense of 'together', creating the core idea of 'running together'. this literal image evolved into the abstract meaning of events or processes happening in unison, flowing alongside each other in time. the adverbial suffix '-ly' was later appended in english to form the word describing the manner of such simultaneous occurrence.
Analysis
Structure: con (together) + current (running) + ly (adverb suffix)
- con: from latin 'con-', a prefix meaning 'together, with'.
- current: from latin 'currere', meaning 'to run'. in english, it functions as a root meaning 'running, flowing'.
- ly: from old english '-lice', an adverb-forming suffix.
Examples
the two software processes were running concurrently on the same server.
she managed to study for her degree while concurrently holding a part-time job.
the judge sentenced him to two prison terms to be served concurrently.