diachron
diachronic; historical
English translations
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diachronic
Word details
- German meaning
- Diachron bedeutet, dass etwas im Laufe der Zeit betrachtet wird, im Gegensatz zu synchron, wo etwas zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt betrachtet wird.
- English meaning
- Diachronic means that something is considered over time, as opposed to synchronic, where something is considered at a specific point in time.
- Synonym
- entwicklungsgeschichtlich
- German example
- Eine diachrone Analyse der Sprache untersucht, wie sich Wörter und Grammatik im Laufe der Jahrhunderte verändert haben.
- English example
- A diachronic analysis of language examines how words and grammar have changed over the centuries.
Related words
- diachronisch
"Diachronic" refers to the study of language or other phenomena over time, as opposed to synchronic, which considers a specific point in time.
Example sentences with “diachron”
Die diachrone Sprachanalyse ist komplex. (Diachronic language analysis is complex.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'diachron' and 'diachronisch'?
They are synonymous and interchangeable in most contexts, with 'diachron' being slightly more compact.