adj
Meaning 1
Happening at different times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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polychronic
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adj
Meaning 2
Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- A polychronic person may watch television, surf the Internet and talk on the telephone at the same time.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: multitasking
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Meaning 3
Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from monochronic) which does not set a certain time to perform each task.
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History
Etymology
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