PoliticsAugust 10, 2026

asynchronous

ay-SING-kruh-nus

Definition

Occurring at different times or not happening simultaneously, particularly in the context of remote or digital communication and education.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'asynkhronos', combining 'a-' (without) and 'synkhronos' (synchronous or together in time). It entered English in the 19th century to describe phenomena that are not simultaneous.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe learning modalities where students can access course materials and lectures on their own schedule rather than in real-time. This flexibility is a key feature of the modern master's program curriculum.

UVA Batten Launches New Master of Science in Public Policy and Data | Newswise

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