synchronic
adjective
Simple meaning
Occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪŋkˈɹɑnɪk
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Definition
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adjective
Occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
“Recovery was synchronous with therapy"- Jour.A.M.A.”
Occurring at a specific point in time.
linguistics
Relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history.
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- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: Occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
Used this way, synchronic is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase.
Existing or created in the same period of time.
Happening or existing at the same time.
Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
Make synchronous and adjust in time or manner.
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The study of a language without reference to its historical context.
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