Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diachronic

Adjective

/daɪəˈkrɒnɪk/

Definition

Relating to the changes of language or culture over a period of time.

Examples

The diachronic study of English reveals how the language has transformed from Old English to Modern English.
Historians often take a diachronic approach to analyze events and societal changes over centuries.

Meaning

Diachronic refers to the study of phenomena as they change over time. In the context of linguistics or history, it examines how languages, cultures, or social structures evolve and develop through various periods.