diachrony
The study of change over time, especially changes to languageThe study of change over time, especially changes to language.
/daɪˈækɹəni/
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Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The study of change over time, especially changes to language.
the study of linguistic change
Examples
1 sentencesJapan fans may like the article "Diachrony of complex predicates in Japanese."
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
By surface analysis, dia- + chron- + -y; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.By surface analysis, dia- + chron- + -y; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.
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Forms
plural: diachronies| Singular | diachrony |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the study of linguistic change:historical linguisticsdiachronic linguistics
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateddiachronic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable