Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chrono

Prefix

ˈkrɒnoʊ

Definition

A prefix related to time.

Examples

Chronology: The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time.
Chronometer: An instrument for measuring time accurately.
Chronotherapy: A treatment method that implies timing the administration of medications according to the body’s biological rhythms.

Meaning

The term ‘chrono’ comes from the Greek word ‘khronos’, which means time. It is often used as a prefix in various fields to indicate a relation to time.