Definitions for diachronydaɪˈæk rə ni
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
di•ach•ro•nydaɪˈæk rə ni(n.)(pl.)-nies.
a diachronic approach to language study. change or development in a language over a period of time.
Category: Language/Linguistics
historical change.
Category: Language/Linguistics
Origin of diachrony:
1955–60
Wiktionary
diachrony(Noun)
The study of change over time, especially changes to language
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