ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Monochronic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Monochronic is an adjective meaning Characterized by a system where things are done one at a time.

Meaning

Characterized by a system where things are done one at a time.

More Meanings

  1. Contemporaneous.
  2. Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from polychronic) which prefers to set a certain time to perform each task.

Example Sentences

Western Europe tends to have a monochronic time orientation, as exemplified by the adage "there is a time and place for everything".

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contemporaneous, monochronistic, polychronic, monostructural, monorhythmic, monosystemic.

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