asynchronous

adjective

asyn·​chro·​nous (ˌ)ā-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs 

-ˈsin-

1

: not simultaneous or concurrent in time : not synchronous

asynchronous sound

2

: of, used in, or being digital (see digital sense 4) communication (as between computers) in which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually signaled by the transmitting device

asynchronously adverb

Examples of asynchronous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Deploy signatures for detecting malicious JavaScript patterns (e.g., long Base64 strings, asynchronous HTTP requests). —Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

Hashim added that Zoom's whiteboarding capability enables asynchronous collaboration for engineering, design or other creative teams. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

In 2025, companies will adopt more hybrid learning models that combine the flexibility of asynchronous content with the engagement of live, interactive sessions. —William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

An asynchronous learning day means at least half of the virtual learning is self-paced with little or no live teacher interaction throughout the day. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see synchronous

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing asynchronous

• asynchronous transfer mode

Rhymes for asynchronous

• geosynchronous
• synchronous