diachronic
US /ˌdaɪ.əˈkrɑː.nɪk/
UK /ˌdaɪ.əˈkrɑː.nɪk/
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diachronique
concerned with the way in which something, especially language, has developed and evolved through time
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The linguist conducted a diachronic study of English vocabulary.
Le linguiste a mené une étude diachronique du vocabulaire anglais.
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A diachronic approach helps understand language change over centuries.
Une approche diachronique aide à comprendre l'évolution de la langue au fil des siècles.