Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Diachrony

//daɪˈækɹəni// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The study of change over time, especially changes to language. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the study of linguistic change wordnet

Etymology

By surface analysis, dia- + chron- + -y; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.

See also for "diachrony"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: diachrony