chron

/krɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A short, poetic expression of a person’s or a group’s life, especially one that is epitaphic or commemorative.

“The poet wrote a chron of her grandmother’s long life.”

2. noun

The time or period of a particular event or process.

“The chron of the company’s growth was marked by numerous milestones.”

Synonyms

  • chronicle
  • epitaph

Antonyms

  • anachronism
  • antiquity