Synchronous
/ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs/noun
Occurring at the same time; simultaneous.
Did you know?The word 'synchronous' is derived from Greek roots meaning 'together' and 'time', linking it to the ancient belief in the harmony of cosmic cycles.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
συγχρονίζω (synchrónizō)
“To do things together in time.”
Late Latin
Latin
synchronus
“Occurring at the same time.”
Middle English
Middle English
synchronus
“Existing or occurring at the same time.”
Modern English
English
synchronous
“Relating to events existing or happening at the same time.”
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