synchronic
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ɪk, sɪŋ- adjective Linguistics.
having reference to the facts of a linguistic system as it exists at one point in time without reference to its history: synchronic analysis; synchronic dialectology.
Also, syn·chron·i·cal.
Compare diachronic.
Related forms
syn·chron·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·syn·chron·ic, adjective
non·syn·chron·i·cal, adjective
non·syn·chron·i·cal·ly, adverb
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synchronic (sɪnˈkrɒnɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | Compare diachronic concerned with the events or phenomena at a particular period without considering historical antecedents: synchronic linguistics |
| 2. | synchronous |
| syn'chronically | |
| —adv | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
synchronic
1833 shortening of synchronical (1652), from L.L. synchronus "simultaneous" (see synchronous). Linguistic sense is first recorded 1922, probably a borrowing from Fr. synchronique (de Saussure, 1913).
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Example sentences
Congruent and synchronic patterns in biogeography and speciation among seabirds, pinnipeds and cestodes.
Both technically and artistically, the dubbing is synchronic and good, consistent with the canons of dramatic illusion and taste.
Results indicated a significantly better performance using the synchronic mode.
Results on crank propulsion indicated a significantly better performance using the synchronic mode.
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