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achronical

|a-chron-i-cal|

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/əˈkrɒnɪkəl/

occurring at nightfall

Etymology
Etymology Information

'achronical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akhronikos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'khronos' meant 'time.'

Historical Evolution

'akhronikos' transformed into the Latin word 'achronicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achronical.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not related to time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring at nightfall.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

occurring at nightfall or at the same time as sunset.

The star was achronical, appearing just as the sun set.

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Last updated: 2025/04/22 01:21