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concomitant
What does concomitant mean?
concomitant (noun): something happening or existing at the same time.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does concomitant come from?
First attested 1607; from Middle French concomitant, from Latin concomitāns, the present participle of concomitor (“to accompany”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of concomitant?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “concomitant” mean?
the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
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something happening or existing at the same time
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a facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt
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a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
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Which word is closest in meaning to “concomitant”?
accompaniment
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incarceration
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reinforcement
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deterioration
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