co-occurrent

adjective

co-oc·​cur·​rent ˌkō-ə-ˈkər-ənt How to pronounce co-occurrent (audio)
: occurring together or at the same time
two disorders that are frequently co-occurrent

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of co-occurrent was in 1962

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“Co-occurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/co-occurrent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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