SportsJuly 21, 2026

synchronicity

/ˌsɪŋkrəˈnɪsɪti/

Definition

The state of occurring, operating, or developing in perfect harmony or at the same time as something else.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'synchronos', meaning 'happening at the same time.' It entered English by combining the root for 'time' with suffixes denoting a state or quality.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how FISU believes the values learned in sports and academic studies should function together in balance. It highlights the ideal integration of athletic participation and university education.

Men’s Basketball to Represent the United States in FISU America Games

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Indiana University Athletics

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