Synchronic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪŋˈkɹɑnɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Synchronic is an adjective meaning Occurring at a specific point in time.
Meaning
Occurring at a specific point in time.
More Meanings
- (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.
Synonyms for synchronic
Depending on context, synonyms include contemporary, concurrent, parallel, simultaneous, synchronous, coeval.
Antonyms for synchronic
Common opposites include diachronic, historical, asynchronous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include synchronous, concurrent, simultaneous, coincident, coexistent, coinciding.
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