Questions and Answers
What does the word 'chron' mean?
What is an anachronism?
Anything out of its proper historical time
What does 'chronic' refer to?
Continuing for a long time, such as a chronic disease
What is a chronicle?
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What does 'chronological' mean?
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What is chronology?
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What is a chronometer?
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What does it mean to synchronize?
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Study Notes
Chron Root Words Overview
- The root word chron originates from the Greek word for time.
Vocabulary with Definitions
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Chron
- Denotes time in various contexts.
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Anachronism
- Refers to something that is out of its appropriate historical period, often seen in literature or film.
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Chronic
- Describes conditions or diseases persisting for a long period, indicating ongoing issues rather than temporary ones.
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Chronicle
- Represents a historical account that lists events in the sequence they occurred, often used as a historical resource.
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Chronological
- Indicates the method of organization where events are arranged based on their time of occurrence, facilitating understanding of timelines.
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Chronology
- A systematic listing of events that are placed according to the time they happened, essential for historical studies and research.
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Chronometer
- A highly accurate time-measuring device used for navigation and other critical functions, exemplifying precision in timekeeping.
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Synchronize
- The act of coordinating events or operations to happen simultaneously, crucial in contexts like film editing or technology where timing is essential.
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