Synchrony
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 synchronicity, the state of two or more events occurring at the same time. countable, uncountable
- 2 the relation that exists when things occur at the same time wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"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.