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diachrony

Noun CEFR B2
daɪˈækɹəni

Definitions

The study of change over time, especially changes to language.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Españoldiacronía
Françaisdiachronie
Portuguêsdiacronia
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Diachun diachylon diachyma diachysis diacid diaclasis

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