Monochronic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by a system where things are done one at a time. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Contemporaneous. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from polychronic) which prefers to set a certain time to perform each task. not-comparable

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

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

Etymology

From mono- + chronic.

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