chrono

[ kron-oh ]

/ ˈkrɒn oʊ /

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noun, plural chron·os.

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Origin of chrono

By shortening; see -o

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

The "Chronos" automatic grain scale is built in many sizes for charges of from 12 to 3,300 lbs.
The Romance of Modern Mechanism|Archibald Williams
It is manifest that the attempt is being made to restore the worship of the old Chronos, to whom the ancients had erected temples.
The Heavenly Father|Ernest Naville
At that time he entertained the idea of writing a universal history entitled "Chronos."
What is Property?|P. J. Proudhon
It has since been ascertained that this newspaper was the Baltimore Chronos of the 9th inst.
Anne|Constance Fenimore Woolson

When subsequently he became merged in “Chronos,” his ancient sickle became converted into a scythe.
Tradition|John Francis Arundell

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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