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kairos

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈkaɪɹɒs/
  • /-oʊs/
  • /ˈkɛə-/
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noun

Meaning 1

A time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action; the opportune and decisive moment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek καιρός (kairós).