Definitions
- Describing something or someone that exists or occurs at the same time as another thing or person. - Referring to modern or current times, especially in the arts, literature, or culture. - Talking about people or things that are of the same age or generation.
- Describing two or more events or actions that occur at the same time. - Referring to something that is done or experienced at the same time as something else. - Talking about things that happen or exist together without one being dependent on the other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that happen or exist at the same time.
- 2Both words can be used to describe events or actions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe relationships between people or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Contemporary refers to things that exist or occur at the same time, while simultaneous specifically refers to things that happen at the same time.
- 2Usage: Contemporary is more commonly used to describe cultural or artistic movements, while simultaneous is more commonly used to describe events or actions.
- 3Connotation: Contemporary has a neutral connotation, while simultaneous can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Dependency: Simultaneous implies that the events or actions are independent of each other, while contemporary does not necessarily imply independence.
Remember this!
Contemporary and simultaneous both refer to things that happen or exist at the same time. However, contemporary has a broader scope and can refer to things that exist in the same time period, while simultaneous specifically refers to things that happen at the same time. Additionally, contemporary is more commonly used in cultural or artistic contexts, while simultaneous is more commonly used to describe events or actions.
