Synkronoitu

Synkronoitu is the Finnish adjective meaning “synchronized” or “made to occur at the same time.” It refers to a state in which timing or coordination of events, signals, or processes has been aligned with a reference clock or with each other. The form comes from the verb synkronoida (to synchronize) and the past participle suffix -tu, yielding synkronoitu for objects or actions that have already been harmonized in time.

Etymology and usage notes: the word combines Finnish morphology with the concept of time from the Greek roots syn- (“together”) and chronos (“time”). In everyday language, synkronoitu describes anything that has been coordinated to operate in unison, such as schedules, messages, or mechanical actions. It is closely related to, but not identical with, synkroninen, which more often describes a general characteristic of simultaneity or rhythmic alignment rather than a completed alignment.

Contexts and examples: in information technology and communications, synkronoitu data or streams have timestamps that are aligned to a common clock, enabling accurate sequencing and analysis. In distributed systems, clock synchronization protocols aim to produce synkronoitu timing across machines. In media production, synkronoitu audio and video ensures lip sync and frame-accurate playback. In music and performance, synchronized tempo and cues create cohesive group timing. In biology, synkronoitu processes can describe coordinated physiological rhythms.

See also: synkronoida, synkroninen.