hyponomic

/hɪpəˈnɒmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in a hyponomy, especially of a method of determining the age of a tree by counting the growth rings.

“The dendrochronologist used a hyponomic method to date the ancient tree stump.”

Synonyms

  • dendrochronological
  • xylogenetic

Antonyms

  • anemometric
  • geochronometric