synchronic
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happening at the same time or within the same time frame
- Synchronic signals from the satellites allowed precise navigation.
- The two events were synchronic, happening at exactly the same hour.
- Synchronic coordination of lights ensured smooth traffic flow.
- The experiments required synchronic measurements for accuracy.
- The dancers moved in synchronic rhythm.
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relating to phenomena, especially in language, as they exist at a specific time, without reference to historical development
- The linguist took a synchronic approach, analyzing the language as it exists today.
- A synchronic study of slang shows how words are used in contemporary society.
- The grammar was examined in synchronic way.
- Synchronic analysis focuses on structure and function at a given time.
- She compared dialects using a purely synchronic method.
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(of taxa) existing during the same geological time period
- These fossil species are synchronic, living during the Jurassic period.
- Synchronic taxa in this formation indicate a shared habitat millions of years ago.
- The paleontologist studied synchronic occurrences of early mammals.
- Synchronic genera provide insight into evolutionary trends.
- Fossil layers contain synchronic species that coexisted in the same era.