1. relating to or dealing with phenomena, especially linguistic phenomena, as they change through time
A diachronic study of the English language reveals how pronunciation has shifted over centuries.
Um estudo diacrónico da língua portuguesa mostra como a pronúncia evoluiu ao longo dos séculos.
2. concerned with the historical development or evolution of something
The diachronic approach to literature examines how genres have transformed throughout history.
A abordagem diacrónica da literatura examina como os géneros se transformaram ao longo da história.