synchronic

[ sin-kron-ik, sing- ]

adjective

, Linguistics.

1. having reference to the facts of a linguistic system as it exists at one point in time without reference to its history:

   synchronic analysis; synchronic dialectology.

synchronic

/ sɪnˈkrɒnɪk /

adjective

1. concerned with the events or phenomena at a particular period without considering historical antecedents Compare diachronic

   synchronic linguistics

2. synchronous

Derived Forms

• synˈchronically, adverb

Other Words From

• syn·chroni·cal·ly adverb
• nonsyn·chronic adjective
• nonsyn·chroni·cal adjective
• nonsyn·chroni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of synchronic¹

1825–35; < Late Latin synchron ( us ) synchronous + -ic

Example Sentences

But from random experience come ridiculously synchronic run-ins and offers that reaffirm your faith in divine order.

From The Daily Beast

Reality seems to blur as you experience a spate of synchronic, even mystical moments.

From The Daily Beast