synchronous
occurring at the same time or operating at the same rate
Word origin: From Greek syn, together, plus chronos, time.
Synchronous in a sentence
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The dancers performed synchronous movements that made them appear to be a single organism.
The experiment required synchronous readings from sensors on three continents, all timestamped to the same atomic clock.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “synchronous” well
Synchronous means occurring at the same time or at the same rate, stressing coordination in timing. It is the direct opposite of asynchronous, which describes events that happen independently or out of step.
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