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- [haw-rol-uh-jee, hoh-]
- /hɔˈrɒl ə dʒi, hoʊ-/
- /hɔˈrɔləʤɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [haw-rol-uh-jee, hoh-]
- /hɔˈrɒl ə dʒi, hoʊ-/
Definitions of horology word
- noun horology the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time. 1
- noun horology The study and measurement of time. 1
- noun horology craft of clock- and watch-making 1
- noun horology the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time 0
- noun horology the science or art of measuring time or making timepieces 0
- noun horology The study of time, and the art, science and technology of timekeeping and timekeepers, (such as clocks, watches and sundials). 0
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Origin of horology
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Greek hōro- (combining form of hṓra hour) + -logy
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Parts of speech for Horology
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horology popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
horology usage trend in Literature
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