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horology

Pronunciation: /hɒˈrɒlədʒi/
Definition of horology

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the study and measurement of time.
  • 2the art of making clocks and watches.

Derivatives

horologer

noun

horological

Pronunciation: /hɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

horologist

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek hōra 'time' + -logy

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