adj
polychronic
Polychronic (adj) means occurring at various different times.
adj
1
Occurring at various different times.
2
Capable of doing several things at once.
"A polychronic person may watch television, surf the Internet and talk on the telephone at the same time."
3
Describes a personality or culture that handles tasks flexibly, without fixing a set time for each one, unlike a monochronic one.
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What is the meaning of polychronic?
"polychronic" (adj) means occurring at various different times.
What is another word for polychronic?
Other words for "polychronic" include multitasking.
What is the opposite of polychronic?
The opposite of "polychronic" is simultaneous.
What are the different meanings of polychronic?
"polychronic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Occurring at various different times; 2. Capable of doing several things at once; 3. Describes a personality or culture that handles tasks flexibly, without fixing a set time for each one, unlike a monochronic one.
