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chrono
[ kron-oh ]
/ ˈkrɒn oʊ /
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noun, plural chron·os.
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Origin of chrono
By shortening; see -o
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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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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.
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