a·syn·chro·nism ( -s ng kr -nz m) or a·syn·chron·y (-kr-n )n. Lack of temporal concurrence; absence of synchronism. a·syn chro·nous (-ns) adj.a·syn chro·nous·ly adv. |
asynchronism [æˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm eɪ-]
n
a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times
asynchronous adj
asynchronously adv
asynchronism
the absence of concurrent time. Cf. synchronism. — asynchronic, adj. — asynchrony, n.
See also: Time
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| Noun | 1. | asynchronism - the relation that exists when things occur at unrelated times; "the stimulus produced a desynchronizing of the brain waves" temporal relation - a relation involving time synchroneity, synchronicity, synchronisation, synchronism, synchronization, synchronizing, synchrony - the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; "the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves" |
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