metachronous
Occurring at a different time to that of a specified eventOccurring at a different time to that of a specified event.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Occurring at a different time to that of a specified event.
(not comparable)Having parts formed at different times.
Origin
By surface analysis, meta- + chron- + -ous.By surface analysis, meta- + chron- + -ous.
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