Synchrony

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    synchronicity, the state of two or more events occurring at the same time. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the relation that exists when things occur at the same time wordnet

Synonyms

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synchroneitysynchronicitysynchronisationsynchronismsynchronismsynchronization

Example

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"In ways that scientists still do not fully understand, mature corals release their gametes all at the same time. This synchrony is crucial, because the gametes of most coral species are viable for only a few hours. The “blizzard” makes it more likely that fertilization will occur."

Etymology

By surface analysis, syn- + chron- + -y; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.

Related phrases

dys-synchronymenstrual synchrony

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