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Etymology of the English word chronometer

the English word chronometer
using the English suffix -meter
derived from the Greek word metron, μέτρον (measure; a measure ('metre'), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree))
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *me-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *mē-
using the English prefix chrono-
derived from the Greek word chronos, χρόνος (a space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay)

Cognates

Dutch chronometer, French chronomètre, German Chronometer, Norwegian kronometer, Swedish kronometer

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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