asynchronism

or a·syn·chro·ny

[ ey-sing-kruh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. a lack of synchronism or coincidence in time.

asynchronism

/ eɪ-; æˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times

Derived Forms

• aˈsynchronously, adverb
• aˈsynchronous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of asynchronism¹

First recorded in 1870–75; a- ⁶ + synchronism

Example Sentences

Asynchronism, a-sin′kro-nizm, n. want of synchronism or correspondence in time.

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