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Part ז—Synchronic vs. Diachronic

Phineas Q. Phlogiston, Ph.D.
Unintentional University of Lghtnbrgstn

If you have fallen behind, try to catch up. For those who are caught up, a simple explanation of the difference between synchronic contrast and diachronic contrast, illustrated with examples from a couple of the beautiful Romance languagesSpanish and its ancestor, Latin:

Synchronic

Diachronic

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