di·a·chron·ic (d   -kr n  k)adj. Of or concerned with phenomena, such as linguistic features, as they change through time. [From dia- + Greek khronos, time.] di a·chroni·cal·ly adv. |
diachronic [ˌdaɪəˈkrɒnɪk]
adj
of, relating to, or studying the development of a phenomenon through time; historical diachronic linguistics Compare synchronic
[from dia- + Greek khronos time]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | diachronic - used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time; "diachronic linguistics" language, linguistic communication - a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols; "he taught foreign languages"; "the language introduced is standard throughout the text"; "the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written" synchronic - concerned with phenomena (especially language) at a particular period without considering historical antecedents; "synchronic linguistics" |
Translations
diachronic
adj → diachron
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