diachronic
adjective
dia·chron·ic
ˌdī-ə-ˈkrä-nik 
: of, relating to, or dealing with phenomena (as of language or culture) as they occur or change over a period of time
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But with every diachronic update comes a new disruptor, and 5.0 offers up its own grumpy hero.
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Diachronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diachronic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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