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chronotype

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The natural disposition of a person to be more alert or lethargic at different times in the day (especially either in the morning or the evening), depending on a variety of factors associated with circadian rhythms.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To analyse the chronotype of a person

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos)bor. English chrono- English type English chronotype From chrono- + type.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kronotyyppi — Translations
  • Greek: χρονότυπος (chronótypos) — Translations
  • Japanese: クロノタイプ (kuronotaipu) — Translations
  • Japanese: 日周指向性 — Translations
  • Portuguese: cronotipo — Translations
  • Russian: хроноти́п (xronotíp) — Translations
  • Finnish: määrittää kronotyyppi — to analyse chronotype