synchrony

[ sing-kruh-nee ]

noun

, plural syn·chro·nies.

1. simultaneous occurrence; synchronism.
2. Linguistics. the study of a linguistic system at a single moment in time; a synchronic approach to language study: Compare diachrony ( def 2a ).

   The book primarily discusses synchrony and is focused on current variation in the German language.

synchrony

/ ˈsɪŋkrənɪ /

noun

1. the state of being synchronous; simultaneity

Word History and Origins

Origin of synchrony¹

First recorded in 1840–50; synchron(ous) + -y ³

Example Sentences

In the earliest experiments he depended upon his ear to detect whether the motor and tuning-fork were in synchrony.

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McNiven wondered at the synchrony, but naturally mentioned neither client to the other.

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All that we electrons have done is to cause one disc to vibrate in exact synchrony with another distant disc.

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Now the success of such a plan obviously depended upon two factors: synchrony and surprise.

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In synchrony with the noise made by this deer's rising five other deer in various parts of the brush patch leaped up and made off.

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