concomitant

[kənˈkɒm.ɪ.tənt]

concomitant Definition

  • 1naturally accompanying or associated.
  • 2a phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something.

Using concomitant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concomitant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Anxiety is often concomitant with depression.

  • Example

    The rise of the internet has been concomitant with the decline of traditional media.

  • Example

    Increased spending on education was concomitant with higher literacy rates.

concomitant Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with concomitant

  • a drug that is taken alongside another drug to treat a condition or to reduce side effects

    Example

    The doctor prescribed a concomitant medication to help manage the side effects of the chemotherapy.

  • a disease that occurs at the same time as another disease

    Example

    The patient was diagnosed with a concomitant disease while being treated for cancer.

  • a symptom that occurs at the same time as another symptom

    Example

    The patient reported experiencing concomitant symptoms of fatigue and joint pain.

Origins of concomitant

from Latin 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'comitari' meaning 'accompany'

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Summary: concomitant in Brief

Concomitant [kənˈkɒm.ɪ.tənt] refers to something that naturally accompanies or is associated with something else. It can be used as an adjective or a noun, and is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms, diseases, or medications that occur at the same time as other conditions. Examples include 'Anxiety is often concomitant with depression,' and 'Increased spending on education was concomitant with higher literacy rates.'