concurrence
Americannoun
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the act of concurring.
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accordance in opinion; agreement.
With the concurrence of several specialists, our doctor recommended surgery.
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cooperation, as of agents or causes; combined action or effort.
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simultaneous occurrence; coincidence.
the concurrence of several unusual events.
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Geometry. a point that is in three or more lines simultaneously.
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Law. a power equally held or a claim shared equally.
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Archaic. competition; rivalry.
noun
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the act of concurring
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agreement in opinion; accord; assent
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cooperation or combination
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simultaneous occurrence; coincidence
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geometry a point at which three or more lines intersect
Other Word Forms
- preconcurrence noun
Etymology
Origin of concurrence
From the Medieval Latin word concurrentia, dating back to 1515–25. See concurrent, -ence
Example Sentences
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Studies have pegged the identical twin concurrence rate anywhere from 60% to 90%, though the intensity of the twins’ autistic traits may differ significantly.
From Los Angeles Times
Five justices signed on to the main opinion; two signed on to a concurrence.
From Los Angeles Times
In his brief concurrence, he suggested that had Alabama made a different argument, it might have won him over.
From Salon
The controversial bill received a final concurrence vote from the Senate on Friday, a day after passing in the California assembly with a vote of 41 to 17.
From Los Angeles Times
How we interact is key; acknowledging another person’s beliefs does not mean concurrence or acceptance.
From Salon
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