Definitions

1. noun

relating to or describing phenomena or events as they occur over a long period of time, often in a chronological sequence.

“The diachronic study of language evolution revealed interesting patterns of change.”

2. adjective

occurring or developed over a long period of time, often in a chronological sequence.

“The diachronic changes in the company’s business model led to significant growth.”

3. adverb

in a way that considers phenomena or events as they occur over a long period of time, often in a chronological sequence.

“The historian approached the topic diachronically, analyzing the long-term effects of the event.”