Asynchronous

//eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs//

"Asynchronous" in a Sentence (3 examples)

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These cyberforums are asynchronous; that is, contributors post (i.e., publish a text message) without the need for fellow communicants to be online at the same time.

Near-synonym: in parallel

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