Synchronous: meaning, definitions and examples

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synchronous

 

[ sɪŋˈkrənəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

timing coordination

Synchronous refers to events or processes that occur at the same time or are synchronized with each other. In technology, it often describes systems where operations are coordinated to happen simultaneously. In communication, synchronous interactions involve real-time exchanges, such as phone calls or video conferences. The opposite of synchronous is asynchronous, which denotes a lack of real-time interaction.

Synonyms

coincidental, concurrent, simultaneous

Examples of usage

  • The synchronous operation allows for faster data processing.
  • In synchronous communication, responses are immediate.
  • The synchronous nature of the meeting ensured everyone was on the same page.

Translations

Translations of the word "synchronous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 síncrono

🇮🇳 समानांतर

🇩🇪 synchron

🇮🇩 sinkron

🇺🇦 синхронний

🇵🇱 synchron

🇯🇵 同期の

🇫🇷 synchronique

🇪🇸 síncrono

🇹🇷 eşzamanlı

🇰🇷 동기

🇸🇦 متزامن

🇨🇿 synchronní

🇸🇰 synchronný

🇨🇳 同步的

🇸🇮 sinhron

🇮🇸 samhliða

🇰🇿 синхронды

🇬🇪 სინქრონი

🇦🇿 sinxron

🇲🇽 síncrono

Etymology

The term 'synchronous' originates from the Greek word 'sunkhronos', which means 'of the same time.' It was formed from the prefix 'syn-' meaning 'together' or 'with,' and 'khronos' meaning 'time.' It entered the English language in the early 19th century and has been widely used in various fields such as physics, computing, and telecommunications to describe phenomena that occur simultaneously. The development of synchronous systems has greatly influenced technology, allowing for advancements in real-time communication and synchronization of processes, which are essential in today’s fast-paced digital world. As the importance of timely interactions has grown in our increasingly connected society, the concept of synchronicity has gained relevance in both technical and social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,389, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.