Which term, coined by the linguist Saussure, describes the condition of a language at a specific moment in time?

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Explanation

Synchrony refers to studying a language at a particular point in time, as introduced by Saussure. In contrast, diachrony examines the historical development of language over time.

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Which term, coined by the linguist Saussure, describes the condition of a language at a specific moment in time?

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