CEFR C1

synchronous

adjective

Meaning

Occurring or existing at the same time or rate.

Examples

The dancers performed a perfectly synchronous routine, moving as one.
For the video conference, all participants needed to have a synchronous connection to avoid delays.

Synonyms: simultaneous, concurrent, coincident, contemporaneous

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synchronous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/

Definition

Occurring or existing at the same time or rate.

Examples

The dancers performed a perfectly synchronous routine, moving as one.
For the video conference, all participants needed to have a synchronous connection to avoid delays.
The synchronous flashing of the lights created a dazzling visual effect.

How to Use synchronous

synchronous with (prepositional phrase): Happening at the same time as something else. — "The audio was perfectly synchronous with the video."

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