synchronous — Happening or existing at the same time; occurring simultaneously in a coordinated manner.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Happening or existing at the same time; occurring simultaneously in a coordinated manner.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/
Example Sentences
- The backup dancers performed synchronous moves that made the audience think they were robots.
- In synchronous online classes, students and teachers interact in real-time.
- The couple's synchronous yawning during the boring movie was quite amusing.
synchronous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪŋkrənəs/]
Happening or existing at the same time; occurring simultaneously in a coordinated manner.
Happening or existing at the same time; occurring simultaneously in a coordinated manner.
Synchronous performance creates harmonious music through ceremonious precision!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'synchronos', combining 'syn' (together) and 'chronos' (time). The word literally means 'happening at the same time', like events perfectly timed together.
Breakdown
syn- (together/with) + chron- (time) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The backup dancers performed synchronous moves that made the audience think they were robots.”
“In synchronous online classes, students and teachers interact in real-time.”
“The couple's synchronous yawning during the boring movie was quite amusing.”
“Satellites in synchronous orbit always stay above the same point on Earth.”
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