ClimateAugust 18, 2026

synchronous

SING-kruh-nus

Definition

Happening or existing at the same time; coordinated to occur simultaneously.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'syn' (together) and 'chronos' (time). It entered English in the 17th century to describe things occurring simultaneously.

In the news

The researchers aim to collect synchronous data, meaning they want to capture multiple types of measurements at the exact same time to better understand glacier behavior.

Scientists explore geoengineering to slow glacier melt

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