asynchronism

or a·syn·chro·ny

[ ey-sing-kruh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. a lack of synchronism or coincidence in time.

asynchronism

/ æˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm; eɪ- /

noun

1. a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times

Derived Forms

• aˈsynchronous, adjective
• aˈsynchronously, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of asynchronism¹

First recorded in 1870–75; a- ⁶ + synchronism

Example Sentences

“Time” is part of Sakamoto’s ongoing exploration of “asynchronism,” music arranged outside traditional time structures.

From New York Times