adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Happening at different times.
2. 2
   Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

   "A polychronic person may watch television, surf the Internet and talk on the telephone at the same time."

3. 3
   Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from monochronic) which does not set a certain time to perform each task.

Synonyms

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multitasking

Antonyms

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simultaneous

Example

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"A polychronic person may watch television, surf the Internet and talk on the telephone at the same time."

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