What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
colinear
Example
The three points A, B, and C are colinear. [colinear: adjective]
Example
In linear algebra, colinear vectors have the same direction. [colinear: adjective]
concurrent
Example
The three lines intersected at a concurrent point. [concurrent: adjective]
Example
The concurrent events made it difficult for me to attend both. [concurrent: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Concurrent is more commonly used than colinear in everyday language. Concurrent has a wider range of applications beyond mathematics and is often used to describe events or actions happening at the same time.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between colinear and concurrent?
Both colinear and concurrent are technical terms, but colinear is more specialized and formal due to its specific usage in mathematics and geometry.
