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metachronous

Metachronous (adj) means occurring at a different time to that of a specified event.

adj
1
Occurring at a different time to that of a specified event.
2
Having parts formed at different times.
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Etymology

By surface analysis, meta- + chron- + -ous.

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What is the meaning of metachronous?

"metachronous" (adj) means occurring at a different time to that of a specified event.

What are the different meanings of metachronous?

"metachronous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Occurring at a different time to that of a specified event; 2. Having parts formed at different times.

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