What does synchronous mean Meaning and Definition
What does Synchronous mean
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪŋk.rən.əs/
Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition
a. Happening or done at the same time; simultaneous. b. Having a common timing or phase; synchronized.
Examples
- The two computers processed the data simultaneously in a synchronous operation.
- The musician timed her dance moves to the synchronous beat of the music.
Synonyms
- Simultaneous
- Concurrent
- Synchronized
Antonyms
- Asynchronous
- Sequential
Etymology
The word “synchronous” comes from the Greek syncronos (συνchrónos), meaning “measuring together”.
Usage Notes
Synchronous is often used in technical and scientific contexts to describe processes or events that occur in a simultaneous or coordinated manner.
Cultural References
In the movie “The Matrix”, the agents use a synchronous attack to overwhelm their opponents.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Synchronous with, in harmony or in sync with.
Related Words or Phrases
- Asynchronous
- Synchronize
- Coordinated
Collocations
- Synchronous operation
- Synchronous communication
- Synchronous clock
Frequency of Use
Synchronous is a moderately common word in modern English language, often used in technical and scientific contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Sincronous
- Syncronous
- Sychronous