diachronic

adjective

dia·​chron·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˈkrä-nik How to pronounce diachronic (audio)
: of, relating to, or dealing with phenomena (as of language or culture) as they occur or change over a period of time
diachronically adverb

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But with every diachronic update comes a new disruptor, and 5.0 offers up its own grumpy hero. Enter charming Nerd Face (Tuânminh Albert Ðo). David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French diachronique, from diachronie diachrony + -ique -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diachronic was in 1922

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“Diachronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diachronic. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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