synchronous

/SINK-ruh-nus/adjective

existing or occurring at the same time

The satellites keep synchronous orbits over the equator.
Synonyms
simultaneous, coincident, concurrent
Antonyms
asynchronous, staggered
Root
chron- (time)
Memory hook
syn (together) + chron (time): sharing the same time.

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