Chronotype

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The natural disposition of a person to be more alert or lethargic at different times in the day (especially either in the morning or the evening), depending on a variety of factors associated with circadian rhythms.

    "We require more supple work schedules that better adapt to all chronotypes, and not just one in its extreme."

Verb
  1. 1
    To analyse the chronotype of a person

Example

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"We require more supple work schedules that better adapt to all chronotypes, and not just one in its extreme."

Etymology

From chrono- + type.

Related phrases

circadian rhythm

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