synchronous

Meanings

• adjective

  Occurring or operating in synchronization; coordinated in time, especially so as to maintain continuity or consistency.

• verb

  Bringing or keeping (two or more things) in synchronization.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

antisynchronous , asynchronous , asynchronous

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Synonyms

blocking , modal , single-threaded , in phase , in step , in synch , simultaneous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with synchronous
urn , urned , urning , turn , turned , turning

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Variants

List of all variants of synchronous that leads to same result
synchronous , synchronously , synchronousness , synchronousnesses , synchronous motor , synchronous motors

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Etymology

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From the Greek word synchronos, meaning 'acting or occurring together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term synchronous was first used in the context of electric power systems in the late 19th century.

2. Synchronous computers were used extensively during the early days of digital computing.

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Related Concepts

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1. asynchronous: The opposite of synchronous, where elements do not operate in a coordinated manner.

2. clock synchronization: The process of ensuring that multiple clocks in a system are in agreement.

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Culture

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In music, synchronization refers to the alignment of musical elements such as beats, rhythms, or tempos. In technology, it is used to describe the coordinated operation of multiple devices or systems.

How to Memorize "synchronous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of dancers moving in perfect harmony, representing the concept of synchronous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of a well-oiled machine, where all parts work together seamlessly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-Y-N-C to remember the meaning: Same Yields No Chaos.

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