Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
synchronic
adjective
/sɪŋˈkrɒnɪk/
Definition
relating to or denoting the study of a phenomenon at a particular point in time, especially in linguistics.
Examples
- The synchronic analysis of language focuses on its structure at a specific time.
- In sociolinguistics, synchronic studies help researchers understand language use in a community at a given moment.
- Many linguists prefer synchronic approaches to capture the essence of language in its present forms.
Meaning
Synchronic refers to examining something in its current state, without considering historical context or changes over time.
Synonyms
- contemporary
- simultaneous
- coexisting
