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concurrent Antonyms
Opposite of concurrent
Because the opposite of concurrent shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Usage Example
"The judge ordered that the two prison sentences be served on a consecutive basis."
Strongest
consecutive
sequential
successive
Strong
asynchronous
subsequent
• adjective (Context 2)
Acting in conjunction; cooperating toward the same purpose or agreeing in opinion.
Usage Example
"The state and federal governments hold conflicting jurisdiction over certain environmental regulations."
Strongest
conflicting
Strong
divergent
discordant
opposing
• adjective (Context 3)
Tending toward or intersecting at the same point (especially of three or more lines in geometry).
Usage Example
"The three altitudes of any triangle are always divergent at a single point called the orthocenter."
Strongest
divergent
parallel
Similar words to concurrent
Words similar to concurrent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
simultaneous
convergent
coincident
intersecting
synchronous
contemporaneous
united
concomitant
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Concurrent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/concurrent