Synchronous Meaning and Definition
Synchronous
Pronunciation
/sɪˈkrɒnəs/
Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition
Occurring or existing at the same time; simultaneous; coordinated or simultaneous in time, movement, or action.
Examples
- The synchronous movement of the dancers was mesmerizing.
- The computers were configured to perform synchronous backup operations.
Synonyms
- Simultaneous
- Concurrent
- Coordinated
Antonyms
- Asynchronous
- Independent
Additional Information
Etymology
The term “synchronous” originates from the Greek words “syn” meaning “together” and “chronos” meaning “time”.
Usage Notes
In computer science, synchronous refers to the simultaneous execution of multiple tasks or processes. In physics, it describes events occurring at the same time.
Cultural References
In the TV series “Westworld”, the concept of synchronous timing is used to describe the coordinated movements of robots.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
None
Related Words or Phrases
Synchronicity, asynchronous, concurrent
Collocations
Synchronous communication, synchronous learning, synchronous motors
Frequency of Use
The term “synchronous” is moderately used in technical and scientific contexts, but less common in everyday conversation.
Common Misspellings
Sinchronous, sincronous, sinchronus