11. Synchronic variation is linguistic change in progress.12. This is because it has a horizontal synchronic geographical segmentation and a diachronic vertical periodization. 13. He also held to the doctrine of synchronic contingency associated with Scotism and Reformed Orthodoxy. 14. According to synchronic variation ", to the extent that we are hardly aware of it. 15. When taking a synchronic perspective on modern languages, however, both processes appear very similar. 16. One is for static ( synchronic ) calendars, such as wall calendars or calendar systems. 17. The question refers to synchronic use. 18. Serbian is practically the only European standard language with complete synchronic digraphia, using both phonemic principles. 19. Synchronic ( same time ) with reference to anthropological data is contemporaneous and cross-cultural.20. Philology, with its focus on historical development ( diachronic analysis ), is contrasted with synchronic analysis.