Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diachronically
Adverb
/ˌdaɪəˈkrɒnɪkli/
Definition
In a way that considers changes in languages over time.
Examples
- The linguist analyzed the word diachronically to understand its evolving meaning through centuries.
- Diachronically studying language provides insights into how societal changes influence communication.
Meaning
Diachronically relates to the study of historical linguistics and examines how languages evolve and transform through different periods.
Synonyms
- Historically
- Chronologically
- Evolutionarily
