A prefix or root element meaning time, used in the creation of many words related to time measurement and study.
From Ancient Greek 'chronos' (χρόνος), meaning time. This root has been used since classical antiquity and became especially productive in English during the scientific revolution when precise time measurement became important.
The Greeks personified Chronos as a god, but they also invented the philosophical concept of time itself—something that feels obvious to us now but was revolutionary then. This root shows up in everything from 'chronic' diseases to 'anachronism' and reveals how deeply time measurement shaped Western thought.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.