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synchronic
01
happening at the same time or within the same time frame
Examples
Synchronic signals from the satellites allowed precise navigation.
02
relating to phenomena, especially in language, as they exist at a specific time, without reference to historical development
Examples
The linguist took a synchronic approach, analyzing the language as it exists today.
03
(of taxa) existing during the same geological time period
Examples
These fossil species are synchronic, living during the Jurassic period.
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