Question

what is the difference between historical linguistics 'diachronic ling' and modern linguistics 'synchronic ling'? plz be concise

Answer 1

Synchronic linguistics aims at describing a language at a specific point of time, usually the present. In contrast, a diachronic approach, as in historical linguistics, considers the development and evolution of a language through history.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Diachronic linguistics is the same thing as historical linguistics. Diachronic linguistics is the study of the changes in language over time. Synchronic linguistics is the study of the linguistic elements and usage of a language at a particular moment.