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syn·chro·ny

(sĭng′krə-nē, sĭn′-)

n. pl. syn·chro·nies

Simultaneous occurrence; synchronism.

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synchrony

(ˈsɪŋkrənɪ)

the state of being synchronous; simultaneity

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syn•chro•ny

(ˈsɪŋ krə ni)

n., pl. -nies.

1. simultaneous occurrence; synchronism.

2. a synchronic approach to language study.

[1840–50]

synchronism, synchrony

a coincidence in time; simultaneity. Cf. asynchronism. — synchronistic, synchronistical, adj.

See also: Time

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Noun

synchrony - the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; "the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves"

synchroneity, synchronicity, synchronisation, synchronism, synchronization, synchronizing

temporal relation - a relation involving time

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Synchronie

synchronie synchronisation

sincronia

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