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Simultaneity

usgb/ˌsaɪmltəˈniːəti/Volume
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Time Alignment

Use 'simultaneity' when emphasizing that events are aligned in time, often unexpectedly.

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She marveled at the simultaneity of falling stars lighting up the night sky.
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Unexpected Overlap

'Simultaneity' can suggest surprise when two events occur together without planning.

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Witnessing the simultaneity of two rare bird species appearing at once was extraordinary.
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No Causation

Remember that 'simultaneity' does not imply one event causes the other; it's just timing.

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The simultaneity of the alarm and the blackout was just coincidental.
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