synchrony

noun

syn·​chro·​ny ˈsiŋ-krə-nē How to pronounce synchrony (audio)
ˈsin-
plural synchronies
: synchronistic occurrence, arrangement, or treatment

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Imagine a factory where nearly everything is connected to a 5G network: Robot arms move in synchrony and widgets send signals to the main office. Anand Oswal, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 From above, the sharks seemed to be swimming in synchrony in a circular motion. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 And despite the seeming chaos of it all, there’s a sense of synchrony about the crossing that draws in people-watchers from around the world. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024 The layered beat builds like a dream, swirling burbling synth melodies, breathy intonations, and pulsing rhythms into synchrony. Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for synchrony

Word History

Etymology

synchron(ous) + -y entry 2

Note: As a linguistic term borrowed from French synchronie, it was introduced along with synchronique synchronic by Ferdinand de saussure; see note at diachrony.

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of synchrony was in 1848

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“Synchrony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchrony. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

synchrony

noun
syn·​chro·​ny ˈsiŋ-krə-nē, ˈsin- How to pronounce synchrony (audio)
plural synchronies
: synchronous occurrence, arrangement, or treatment
cells dividing in synchrony

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