Asynchronisms

/ˌeɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of asynchronism; multiple instances or types of things not occurring at the same time.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of asynchronism by adding '-s.' Each instance in the plural refers to a separate occurrence of non-synchronized timing or events.

Kelly Says

In filmmaking, directors worry constantly about asynchronisms—if an actor's lips move a half-second before the voice comes out, viewers instantly notice because we're wired to catch tiny timing mistakes in human faces!

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