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Temporal Relationships Vocabulary
Words describing when things occur relative to each other
12 words
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contemporaneous
/kənˌtɛmpɝˈeɪniəs/existing or occurring in the same period of time
“The two civilizations were contemporaneous but never interacted.”
antecedent
/ˌænˈtɛsədənt/a thing that existed before or precedes another
“The antecedent events leading to the war were complex.”
subsequent
/ˈsəbsəkwənt/coming after something in time; following
“Subsequent investigations revealed new evidence.”
concurrent
/kənˈkɝənt/existing, happening, or done at the same time
“He held concurrent positions at two universities.”
synchronous
/ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/existing or occurring at the same time
“The synchronous movements of the dancers were mesmerizing.”
anachronistic
/əˌnækɹəˈnɪstɪk/belonging to a period other than that portrayed
“The knight's wristwatch was an anachronistic error in the film.”
antediluvian
/ˌæntɪdɪˈluːviən/of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood; ridiculously old-fashioned
“His antediluvian views on women's roles shocked everyone.”
primordial
/pɹaɪˈmɔɹdiəɫ/existing at or from the beginning of time
“Scientists study primordial conditions of the early universe.”
nascent
/ˈneɪsənt/just beginning to develop; emerging
“The nascent democracy faced many challenges.”
incipient
/ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/in an initial stage; beginning to happen
“They detected the incipient signs of rebellion.”
imminent
/ˈɪmənənt/about to happen; impending
“With dark clouds gathering, rain seemed imminent.”
impending
/ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/about to happen; approaching
“The impending deadline created urgency in the team.”
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