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monochronic

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Characterized by a system where things are done one at a time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Contemporaneous.

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Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 3

Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from polychronic) which prefers to set a certain time to perform each task.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Western Europe tends to have a monochronic time orientation, as exemplified by the adage "there is a time and place for everything".

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *men-der. Proto-Hellenic *mónwos Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-)der. English mono- English chronic English monochronic From mono- + chronic.