asynchronous
Definitions
Not occurring or existing at the same time or during the same period.
Relating to computer operations that occur independently of the main program flow or clock signal.
Involving communication where data is sent and received at different times, rather than in real-time.
Examples
The team uses asynchronous communication to collaborate across different time zones.
Asynchronous programming allows the application to handle multiple tasks without blocking the main thread.
Synonyms
non-simultaneous out of sync not concurrent staggered non-coincident