asynchronism
or a·syn·chro·ny
[ ey-sing-kruh-niz-uhm ]
noun
a lack of synchronism or coincidence in time.
Origin of asynchronism
1First recorded in 1870–75; a-6 + synchronism
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British Dictionary definitions for asynchronism
asynchronism
/ (æˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm, eɪ-) /
noun
a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times
Derived forms of asynchronism
- asynchronous, adjective
- asynchronously, adverb
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