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

If a meeting is purely for sharing updates, replace it with asynchronous communication. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Our research advocates for asynchronous, continuous teamwork, where real-time decision-making is replaced by seamless, ongoing engagement. —Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

By shifting to more asynchronous methods, the team can reduce interruptions, allowing for more focused work and faster delivery of tasks. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

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

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