Polychronic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polychronic is an adjective meaning Happening at different times.
Meaning
Happening at different times.
More Meanings
- (of a person) Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from monochronic) which does not set a certain time to perform each task.
Example Sentences
A polychronic person may watch television, surf the Internet and talk on the telephone at the same time.
Synonyms for polychronic
Depending on context, synonyms include multitasking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homochronous, simultaneous, monochronic, tautochronous, isochronous, synchronical.
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