asynchronism

[ey-sing-kruh-niz-uhm]

a·syn·chro·nism

[ey-sing-kruh-niz-uhm]
noun
a lack of synchronism or coincidence in time.
Also, a·syn·chro·ny.


Origin:
1870–75; a-6 + synchronism
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Asynchronism is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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asynchronism (æˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm, eɪ-)
 
n
a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times
 
a'synchronous
 
adj
 
a'synchronously
 
adv

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