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

Through interactive assignments, virtual labs, and asynchronous discussions, students engage deeply with course materials. —Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Establishing core hours and incorporating tools that facilitate asynchronous work will be essential. —Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Schools have opted for asynchronous learning days when there were spikes of COVID cases, severe weather or to offer training for teachers. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024

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