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unsynchronous

unsynchronous

8.8
Happening at different times, not at the same time
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈsɪŋkrənəs/
translation icon : asíncrono
  • The video and audio were unsynchronous during the presentation.

Examples

  • The two machines operated in an unsynchronous manner, causing delays in production.

  • Their unsynchronous conversation made it difficult to follow the discussion.

  • An unsynchronous event can lead to coordination problems in distributed systems.

  • Some parts of the show felt unsynchronous with the live audience.

  • The video and audio were unsynchronous during the presentation, which made it hard to understand.

  • The two machines operated in an unsynchronous manner, which led to missed deadlines.

  • Their unsynchronous conversation confused everyone in the meeting.

Synonyms

asynchronous
vsunsynchronous
3 7.9

Not happening at the same time, for example a course you study on your own schedule

refers only to timing rather than to matching of speed or rate
unsynchronized
vsunsynchronous
1 7.0

Happening at different times from something else

means simple non-simultaneous occurrence rather than coordination detail
nonsynchronous
vsunsynchronous
7.9

Happening at a different time from something else

is the same idea expressed with different wording
nonconcurrent
vsunsynchronous
8.1

Happening at a different time than something else

conveys the same idea but uses a different word form
async
vsunsynchronous
  • Specialized
7.4

Happening at a different time rather than at the same time, often in programming

is the general term for non-simultaneous occurrence outside computing

Antonyms

synchronous
4 7.4

Happening at the same time as something else

How Simultaneous

simultaneous
47 4.4
concurrent
21 6.6
unsynchronous
8.8

Surface Forms

unsynchronous positive
unsynchronouser comparative
unsynchronouserest superlative

Morphology

unsynchronous = synchronous (transparent) = un + synchronous

The negative prefix 'un-' attaches to the familiar adjective 'synchronous', producing the straightforward meaning 'not simultaneous'.

Etymology

Unsynchronous comes from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the word synchronous, which itself has parts syn- 'together' and chron- 'time', so imagine two clocks that are not set to the same time. So unsynchronous means 'not at the same time', which is why we use it for events or actions that do not happen together.