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synchronous

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrəʊnəs/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrəʊnəs/

adjective
Definition

Existing or happening at the same time or rate.


Example

The two events were synchronous, starting and ending together.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you notice how our presentations were synchronous today?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was cool to see everyone speaking at the same time.
Sloth A
I think it really helped with the flow of ideas.
Sloth B
Definitely! It made everything feel more connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
simultaneous
concurrent
coincident
Antonyms
asynchronous
sequential
disparate
Root Explanation

Synchronous → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "chronos" (meaning time). The word describes events that occur at the same time or in harmony with each other.

Memory Tip

Think of events happening 'together' ('syn-') in 'time' ('chronos') — that's why synchronous means occurring at the same time.

Visually Confused Words
asynchronous
unsynchronous
nonsynchronous
synthronus
synthronos
isochronous
dyschronous
anachronous
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