synchroneity

noun

syn·​chro·​ne·​i·​ty ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈnē-ə-tē How to pronounce synchroneity (audio)
ˌsin-,
-ˈnā-
plural synchroneities
: the state of being synchronous

Word History

Etymology

synchronous + -eity (as in spontaneity)

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of synchroneity was circa 1909

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“Synchroneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchroneity. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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