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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.
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
Examples
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
Examples
These fossil species are synchronic, living during the Jurassic period.
Synchronic taxa in this formation indicate a shared habitat millions of years ago.
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