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

The protocol supports both synchronous request-response patterns and asynchronous workflows, accommodating enterprise scenarios where tasks may require human approval or extend across multiple business days. —Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

The course is an online, asynchronous course, James said, meaning students don’t need to be online at the same time to do assignments and access materials. —Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 17 June 2025

Others are investing in technology to make asynchronous work seamless, ensuring productivity isn’t tied to a specific location or time zone. —Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

Google’s newest asynchronous coding agent, Jules, is also now available in public beta. —Brian Cheung, NBC news, 20 May 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