Question

read the etymology of the word concurring:

origin: latin

con-: together with

currere: to run

concurrere: run together, assemble in crowds

what does concurring mean as it is used in passage 2, line 3?

○ to take place chronologically

● to be in agreement with

○ to compete against

○ to be happening at the same time

Explanation:

The etymology shows "con - " means "together with" and "currere" means "to run". "Concurrere" is "run together, assemble in crowds". In modern usage, "concurring" often means being in agreement. The other options don't align well with the root meanings. "To take place chronologically" doesn't connect to the root. "To compete against" is not indicated by the etymology. "To be happening at the same time" is a secondary meaning but not as directly related to the agreement - based root as "to be in agreement with".

Answer:

to be in agreement with