chronopher

chron·o·pher

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kron-uh-fer, kroh-nuh-]
- /ˈkrɒn ə fər, ˈkroʊ nə-/
- /ˈkrɒ.nə.fə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kron-uh-fer, kroh-nuh-]
- /ˈkrɒn ə fər, ˈkroʊ nə-/

Definitions of chronopher word

noun chronopher an instrument for transmitting time signals electronically. 1
noun chronopher An instrument that transmits the correct time to distant points by means of electricity. 1

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Origin of chronopher

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; chrono- + -pher, for -fer, with ph from -phore

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Parts of speech for Chronopher

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chronopher popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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