What does synchronic mean?
Synchronic means Occurring at a specific point in time..
Synchronic
/sɪŋˈkɹɑnɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Occurring at a specific point in time..
Definitions by Sense
- Occurring at a specific point in time.
- (linguistics) Relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history.
Example Sentences
The three texts that contain a more modern selection of lexis, Sengupta, Nihalani et al, and Mahal, being entirely synchronic, also suffer from a lack of historical perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for synchronic?
Common synonyms include contemporary, concurrent, parallel, simultaneous.
What is the opposite of synchronic?
Possible antonyms include diachronic, historical, asynchronous.
How do you use synchronic in a sentence?
The three texts that contain a more modern selection of lexis, Sengupta, Nihalani et al, and Mahal, being entirely synchronic, also suffer from a lack of historical perspective.
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