Finding the Antonym for Concurrent

The question asks for the word that means the opposite of the underlined word "concurrent" as used in the sentence: "There are four concurrent handloom fairs around the city."

The word "concurrent" means happening or existing at the same time. In the context of the sentence, it means the four handloom fairs are taking place simultaneously.

We need to find the antonym from the given options:

• Concurrent: Happening at the same time.
• Consecutive: Following one after another without interruption; in a sequence.

Comparing the meanings, "consecutive" (one after another) is the direct opposite of "concurrent" (at the same time).

Let's look at the other options to confirm:

• distributive: Tending to spread out or give out. This is unrelated to time.
• aberrative: Deviating from the usual or normal course. This relates to deviation, not time sequence.
• abstersive: Having a cleansing or purifying effect. This is unrelated to time.

Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to "concurrent" is "consecutive".