concursively

Concursively is an adverb that describes an action or process happening at the same time as another, often in a competitive or cooperative manner. It implies a shared timeframe and a degree of interaction, whether that interaction is direct competition, parallel processing, or synchronized effort.

In computing, concursively refers to the execution of multiple tasks or processes that appear to run simultaneously. This can be achieved through techniques like time-sharing on a single processor or true parallel execution on multiple processors. The goal is often to improve efficiency, responsiveness, or throughput by allowing different parts of a program or different programs to make progress at the same time.

In a more general sense, concursively can describe events or activities that occur in parallel. For example, two teams might be working concursively on different aspects of the same project, or several musicians might be playing concursively to create a harmonious sound. The key idea is that these actions are happening within the same period and often have a relationship to one another, even if that relationship is simply sharing the same temporal space. The precise nature of the interaction can vary, from direct opposition to a synchronized dance.