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By surface analysis, dia- + chron- + -y; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.
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diachrony
Today it means: The study of change over time, especially changes to language. Full definition →
Today it means: The study of change over time, especially changes to language. Full definition →
By surface analysis, dia- + chron- + -y; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.