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."

Synonyms of synchronous

Words with a similar meaning to synchronous:

• simultaneous
• concurrent
• coincident
• contemporaneous

Antonyms of synchronous

Words with the opposite meaning to synchronous:

• asynchronous
• sequential

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