synchronism

n : the relation that exists when things occur at the same time;

"the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain

waves" [syn: {synchrony}, {synchronicity}, {synchroneity},

{synchronization}, {synchronisation}, {synchronizing}]

[ant: {asynchronism}, {asynchronism}, {asynchronism}]

synchronous

1. Two or more processes

that depend upon the occurrences of specific events such as

common timing signals.

2. Occurring at the same time or at the same rate or with a

regular or predictable time relationship or sequence.

Opposite: {asynchronous}.

(1996-04-11)