asynchronism

Or a·syn·chro·ny

[ey-sing-kruh-niz-uhm]

noun

1. a lack of synchronism or coincidence in time.

asynchronism

/ æˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm, eɪ- /

noun

1. a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times

Other Word Forms

• asynchronous adjective
• asynchronously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of asynchronism¹

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

Example Sentences

“Time” is part of Sakamoto’s ongoing exploration of “asynchronism,” music arranged outside traditional time structures.

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