Term: synchronic linguistics: the study of a language without reference to its historical context
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: beat: a regular route for a sentry or policeman
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: homestead: dwelling that is usually a farmhouse and adjoining land
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: aversion: the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: bristle: a stiff hair
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: tax assessor: an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: doddle: an easy task
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: pettiness: the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: thalidomide: a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: yardmaster: a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard
Broader: linguistics: the scientific study of language | Unrelated: dog in the manger: someone who prevents you from enjoying something that they themselves have no need for