synchronic
01
happening at the same time or within the same time frame
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Synchronic signals from the satellites allowed precise navigation.
The two events were synchronic, happening at exactly the same hour.
02
relating to phenomena, especially in language, as they exist at a specific time, without reference to historical development
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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.
03
(of taxa) existing during the same geological time period
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These fossil species are synchronic, living during the Jurassic period.
Synchronic taxa in this formation indicate a shared habitat millions of years ago.
