synchronistic

adjective

syn·​chro·​nis·​tic
: relating to, manifesting, or involving synchronism : synchronous
synchronistical
-tə̇kəl
adjective
synchronistically
-tə̇k(ə)lē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin synchronos + English -istic

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“Synchronistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchronistic. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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