DIACHRONIC

diachronic, historical

(adjective) used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time; “diachronic linguistics”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

diachronic (comparative more diachronic, superlative most diachronic)

Occurring over or changing with time.

Antonym: synchronic

Of, pertaining to or concerned with changes that occur over time.

Antonym: synchronic

Synonyms

• diachronical

Source: Wiktionary



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