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synchronic

/sɪŋˈkrɒnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does synchronic mean?

adjective

Relating to or describing a particular moment or point in time, especially in relation to language or culture. Synchronic analysis examines a system or phenomenon at a single point in time, without reference to its historical development.

Example

"The synchronic approach to linguistics focuses on the structure and function of language at a given moment, rather than its historical evolution."

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