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synchronism

noun
syn·​chro·​nism | \ ˈsiÅ‹-krÉ™-ËŒni-zÉ™m How to pronounce synchronism (audio) , ˈsin-\

Definition of synchronism

1 : the quality or state of being synchronous : simultaneousness
2 : chronological arrangement of historical events and personages so as to indicate coincidence or coexistence also : a table showing such concurrences
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Other Words from synchronism

synchronistic \ ËŒsiÅ‹-​krÉ™-​ˈni-​stik How to pronounce synchronistic (audio) , ËŒsin-​ \ adjective

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 Synchronism colors are not blended but rather placed next to each other, just as music notes are placed one after the other to create a scale. — Hailey Ross, idahostatesman, "Boise Art Museum’s new exhibit features big-name artists," 16 June 2017

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First Known Use of synchronism

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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