Definitions
- Describing events or things that occur during the same time period. - Referring to people or things that exist or are produced in the same era or time period. - Talking about things that are happening at the same time, but not necessarily at the exact moment.
- Describing events or actions that occur at the exact same time. - Referring to things that happen together or in unison. - Talking about actions or events that coincide with each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things happening at the same time.
- 2Both can be used to describe events, actions, or things.
- 3Both words are adjectives that can be used to modify nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Contemporaneous refers to things happening during the same time period, while simultaneous specifically means things happening at the exact same time.
- 2Precision: Simultaneous is more precise and implies a higher degree of coordination or synchronization than contemporaneous.
- 3Usage: Contemporaneous is more commonly used to describe historical or cultural events, while simultaneous is more commonly used to describe physical or mechanical events.
- 4Connotation: Contemporaneous has a neutral connotation, while simultaneous can imply a sense of urgency or importance.
Remember this!
Contemporaneous and simultaneous are synonyms that describe things happening at the same time. However, contemporaneous refers to things happening during the same time period, while simultaneous specifically means things happening at the exact same time. Additionally, contemporaneous is more commonly used to describe historical or cultural events, while simultaneous is more commonly used to describe physical or mechanical events.
