Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

asynchronous

Adjective

/ˌeɪsɪŋˈkrɒnəs/

Definition

Not occurring at the same time or rate; often used to describe processes that do not happen simultaneously.

Examples

Asynchronous learning allows students to access course materials at their own pace.
Many programming languages support asynchronous operations to improve performance.

Meaning

Asynchronous refers to events that do not happen at the same moment. It often relates to communications or processes in computing where actions occur independently of one another.