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monochronistic

monochronistic is the alternative form of monochronic.

Meaning of monochronic

Adjective

monochronic (not comparable)

  1. Characterized by a system where things are done one at a time.
  2. Contemporaneous.
  3. Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from polychronic) which prefers to set a certain time to perform each task.
    • Western Europe tends to have a monochronic time orientation, as exemplified by the adage "there is a time and place for everything".

Questions about monochronistic

What is monochronistic the alternative form of?
Monochronistic is the alternative form of monochronic.

Words near monochronistic in the dictionary

  1. monochromous
  2. monochromy
  3. monochronic
  4. monochronically
  5. monochronicity
  6. monochronistic
  7. monochronous
  8. monocilia
  9. monociliate
  10. monociliated
  11. monocilium

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