chrono

[ kron-oh ]

/ ˈkrɒn oʊ /

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noun, plural chron·os.

chronometer.

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Origin of chrono

By shortening; see -o

Words nearby chrono

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic shock, chronic sleeping sickness, chronic trypanosomiasis, chronic ulcer, chrono, chronobiology, chronogram, chronograph, chronol., chronological

Other definitions for chrono (2 of 2)

chrono-

a combining form meaning “time,” used in the formation of compound words: chronometer.

Also especially before a vowel, chron-.

Origin of chrono-

<Greek, combining form of chrónos

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How to use chrono in a sentence

Looking at his wrist chrono he said to the four Ophiuchans who came down the ramp: "You made fine time."
Think Yourself to Death|C.H. Thames
I come back and see by my chrono that the blood-seal should be set; I get my hands under the computer.
The Lost Kafoozalum|Pauline Ashwell
Crag looked at the chrono, then swung his eyes to the instruments.
First on the Moon|Jeff Sutton
He glanced at the master chrono, 0610, and followed him into the electronics corner.
First on the Moon|Jeff Sutton

I look at my chrono and see that in five minutes the hopper will come.
The Lost Kafoozalum|Pauline Ashwell

British Dictionary definitions for chrono

chrono-

before a vowel chron-

combining form

indicating timechronology; chronometer

Word Origin for chrono-

from Greek khronos time

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Medical definitions for chrono

chrono-

pref.

Time:chronobiology.