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synchronism

noun

Simple meaning

A temporal relationship between events.

Pronunciation

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singkruhnihzuhm

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɪŋkɹənɪzəm

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Definition

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noun

  1. A temporal relationship between events.

  2. The state of being synchronous.

  3. The tabular arrangement of contemporary events etc. in history.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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This meaning: A temporal relationship between events.

Used this way, synchronism is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in relationships contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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exact synchronismperfect synchronismmaintain synchronismlose synchronismphase synchronismsynchronism indicatorhomeric synchronism

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • synchronizeverbDerived verb

    Make synchronous and adjust in time or manner.

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Synonyms

Sense: temporal relationship between events

synchronicity

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