chrono
noun
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chrono
1 American
[kron-oh]
/ ˈkrɒn oʊ /
noun
chronos
plural
chrono-
2
American
chrono-
British
combining form
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; see -o
Origin of chrono-2
< Greek, combining form of chrónos
Example Sentences
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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
He glanced at his chrono as he entered the Stardust Cafe by the front door and saw that he was twenty minutes late.
From Brink of Madness by Sheldon, Walter J.
He looked at his chrono and decided he had better go home.
From Brink of Madness by Sheldon, Walter J.
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