SYNCHRONY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does synchrony mean? 

• SYNCHRONY (noun)
  The noun SYNCHRONY has 1 sense:

1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time

  Familiarity information: SYNCHRONY used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SYNCHRONY (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The relation that exists when things occur at the same time

Classified under:

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas

Synonyms:

synchroneity; synchronicity; synchronisation; synchronism; synchronization; synchronizing; synchrony

Context example:

the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves

Hypernyms ("synchrony" is a kind of...):

temporal relation (a relation involving time)

Derivation:

synchronic (occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase)

synchronise (make synchronous and adjust in time or manner)

synchronise (arrange or represent events so that they co-occur)

synchronise (happen at the same time)

synchronize (make synchronous and adjust in time or manner)

synchronize (arrange or represent events so that they co-occur)

synchronize (make (motion picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action)

synchronize (happen at the same time)

synchronous (occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase)

 Context examples 

According to scientists, this interbrain synchrony may be a key factor in understanding language and interpersonal communication.

(Our Brains Synchronize during A Conversation, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)