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⏳ Not at same time 💻 No shared clock
asynchronous

asynchronous

7.9
Data sent without both computers sharing the same timing signal
  • adjective
  • /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : asincrónico
  • Likewise, Liaw and Huang (2000) determined that an online, threaded discussion board encourages the growth of a learning community due to its asynchronous communication.
  • asynchronous communication
  • asynchronous data

Examples

  • Most providers of online courses use asynchronous discussion groups to generate student-to-student and student-to-instructor interaction.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Or we rely on asynchronous communication using things like Teams.

  • E-mail is probably my favorite asynchronous technology because I can get quick and sometimes immediate responses without having to play telephone tag.

    Academic text (2007)

  • E-mail is an asynchronous form of virtual reference, as the librarian and user will not interact with each other at the same time.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Communication can be synchronous (live interaction) or asynchronous (delayed).

    Academic text (2006)

  • Data transmission protocols may be categorized into synchronous data transmission protocols and asynchronous data transmission protocols.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The Web interface builds on the REST interface using standard Asynchronous JavaScript (AJAX) and XML techniques.

    Academic text (2012)

  • In asynchronous communication, messages can be sent and received at different times, allowing flexibility.

  • Unlike synchronous methods, asynchronous communication enables users to respond at their convenience.

  • Many online educational platforms offer asynchronous courses where students can learn at their own pace.

Synonyms

unsynchronized
vsasynchronous
1 7.0

Happening at different times from something else

is specific to digital links using internal timing characters not a shared clock
nonsynchronous
vsasynchronous
7.9

Happening at a different time from something else

applies to digital signals that do not need a common clock
unsynchronous
vsasynchronous
8.8

Happening at different times, not at the same time

describes a technical timing method using special characters not a shared clock

Antonyms

synchronous
  • Specialized
4 7.0

Needing a shared clock so devices send data at the same time

Compounds

asynchronous motor
  • Specialized
5.5

A motor that runs on alternating current and turns by a changing magnetic field

asynchronous nasalization
  • Specialized
9.9

When a vowel sound is followed by a sound made through the nose instead of happening at the same time

asynchronous operation
  • Specialized
7.0

An action that runs without waiting for other tasks so the program keeps working

asynchronous transfer mode
  • Archaic
6.3

A fast digital way to send small pieces of data that are the same size, such as voice and video

How Synchronous

synchronous
  • Specialized
4 7.0
asynchronous
  • Specialized
7.9

Surface Forms

asynchronous positive

Morphology

asynchronous = synchronous (transparent) = a + syn + chron + ous

Given the technical base 'synchronous', the prefixed form straightforwardly means 'not synchronous'.

Etymology

Asynchronous uses the same roots a- 'not', syn- 'together', and chron- 'time', which helps to remember its tech meaning: devices or messages do not share one clock. So in computing, asynchronous communication means data is sent at different times without a single shared clock.