Brachychronic

/ˌbræk.iˈkrɑn.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to a short time span or short duration; characterized by briefness in time.

Etymology

From Greek brachys (short) + chronos (time) + -ic (adjectival suffix), literally meaning 'of short time.'

Kelly Says

This word barely exists in modern English, but it shows how ancient philosophers loved using Greek prefixes to describe time itself—imagine calling a short movie 'brachychronic' instead of 'short' and you'll understand why this word died.

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