DIACHRONIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time

Example: diachronic linguistics

Synonyms

Historical, Diachronic

Antonyms

Synchronic

🔗 Related Words

dia – A related word in the same word family.

chronic – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Words in the same family branched apart as languages evolved in different regions.