syn·chro·ny

[sing-kruh-nee]
noun, plural syn·chro·nies.
1.
simultaneous occurrence; synchronism.
2.
Linguistics. a synchronic approach to language study.

Origin:
1840–50; synchron(ous) + -y3

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synchrony (ˈsɪŋkrənɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the state of being synchronous; simultaneity

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Synchrony is always a great word to know.
So is dialect atlas. Does it mean:
a collection of maps of a certain area indicating the distribution of various phonological, morphological, lexical, or other features of the dialects of that area
an expression exhibiting constructional homonymity or having two or more structural descriptions
Example sentences
Seconds later, the missiles smash into their targets in perfect synchrony.
Time-space synchrony has little to do with it, although the merrier when there
  is that synchrony.
At the same time, sensory signals from its whiskers and nose burst out in
  synchrony.
At the same time, while you watch, he must also tap and stroke the visible
  dummy in perfect synchrony.
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