Dyssynchrony
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dyssynchrony is a noun meaning A lack of proper synchrony.
Meaning
A lack of proper synchrony.
More Meanings
- (psychology) A term created by Jean-Charles Terrassier in 1985 to define the disparity of a gifted child to his surroundings.
Example Sentences
External dyssynchrony refers to lack of natural fit between the gifted child and a school curriculum geared to average children of the same chronological age.
Word Forms
- dyssynchronies
- dys-synchrony
- dysynchrony
Synonyms for dyssynchrony
Depending on context, synonyms include asynchrony, asynchronization, dyssynchronization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interventricular, intraventricular, dys-synchrony, dysynchrony, asequence, antisynchrony.
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