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diachronic
[dahy-uh-kron-ik]
adjective
of or relating to the changes in a linguistic system between successive points in time; historical.
diachronic analysis.
diachronic
/ ˌ岹ɪəˈɒɪ /
adjective
of, relating to, or studying the development of a phenomenon through time; historical Compare synchronic
diachronic linguistics
Other Word Forms
- diachronically adverb
- diachronicness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of diachronic1
Word History and Origins
Origin of diachronic1
Example Sentences
In a publication, to appear soon, it is argued that both the syntax of subordination and negation systems in Tonya show different patterns and thus diachronic development from the Çaykara variety.
But by making unlikely connections between well-described locations and events separated by aeons, she gives voice to those witchy, diachronic feelings in a spectacular fashion.
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