chrono

¹ American  

[kron-oh] / ˈkrɒn oʊ /

noun

plural

chronos

1. chronometer.

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chrono- ² American  

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

   chronometer.

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chrono- British  

combining form

1. indicating time

   chronology

   chronometer

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Usage

What does chrono- mean? Chrono- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “time.” It is used in some scientific and medical terms. Chrono- comes from the Greek chrónos, meaning “time.” The adjective chronic, meaning "constant" or "habitual," also derives from this root. What are variants of chrono-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, chrono- becomes chron-, as in chronaxie (using the French equivalent of the form).

Etymology

Origin of chrono¹

By shortening; -o

Origin of chrono-²

< Greek, combining form of chrónos

Example Sentences

C’est bon, j’ai enfin doublé @stefankueng sur un chrono !

From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2021

Related Topics: chrono trigger, fantasy rpgs, playstation, populist, snes, top 10, video games Thwart the plans of an evil global corporation and prevent an über-villain from becoming a god.

From Time • Nov. 15, 2011

Inside, Trevita comes with all the best technologies: a hydraulic lift system, a tire monitoring system, a chrono instrument cluster, paddle-shifters and carbon fiber brakes.

From Forbes • Feb. 1, 2010

"Oh, and program my chrono to display local time as the primary."

From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann

I look at my chrono and see that in five minutes the hopper will come.

From The Lost Kafoozalum by Ashwell, Pauline