prochronic

/prəˈkrɑnɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting a phenomenon that occurs before its usual or expected time

“The prochronic symptoms of the disease made it difficult to diagnose.”

2. adjective

occurring before its usual or expected time

“The prochronic bloom of flowers was a result of the unusually warm winter.”

Synonyms

  • anticipatory
  • early
  • prematurate
  • premature

Antonyms

  • delayed
  • late
  • postponed