chrono-

combining form

variants or before vowels chron-
: time
chronometer

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Greek, combining form from chrónos "time, duration," of obscure origin

Dictionary Entries Near chrono-

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“Chrono-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrono-. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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