As an adjective synchronic
is occurring at a specific point in time.
As a noun synchronicity is
the state of being synchronous or simultaneous.
synchronic
English
Adjective
(-)
occurring at a specific point in time.
(linguistics) relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history.
Usage notes
* (sense) Synchronic comparison of two languages focuses on categorizing phenomena typologically, whereas a diachronic comparison may be looking for common origins or causes of these phenomena, viewed as genetic relationships.
Antonyms
* (occurring at a specific point in time) diachronic
* (linguistics) diachronic
Derived terms
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Related terms
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synchronicity
English
Noun
(synchronicities)
(uncountable) The state of being synchronous or simultaneous.
(Jungian psychology) Coincidences that seem to be meaningfully related; supposedly the result of "universal forces".
Synonyms
* synchronization, synchroneity
Antonyms
* asynchronicity
Coordinate terms
* serendipity
