noun
Chronos
Chronos (noun) means a measured, objective beat or rhythm of time, as distinct from subjective experience of it. Example: “The philosophy course contrasted chronos, clock time, with kairos, the right or opportune moment.”
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A measured, objective beat or rhythm of time, as distinct from subjective experience of it.
"The philosophy course contrasted chronos, clock time, with kairos, the right or opportune moment."
How to use Chronos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTime measured objectively, like on a clock or calendar.
When to use it
Mostly used in academic or philosophical writing.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Greek khrónos (\"time\"), also the name of the personification of time in Greek myth.
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What does “Chronos” mean?
The word “Chronos” means a measured, objective beat or rhythm of time, as distinct from subjective experience of it. In plain terms, time measured objectively, like on a clock or calendar.
How do you use “Chronos” in a sentence?
Here is “Chronos” used in a sentence: “The philosophy course contrasted chronos, clock time, with kairos, the right or opportune moment.”
What part of speech is “Chronos”?
“Chronos” is a noun.
Where does the word “Chronos” come from?
The word “Chronos” comes from Greek. A learned borrowing from Greek khrónos (\"time\"), also the name of the personification of time in Greek myth.
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