Chronosemic

/ˌkrɑːnoʊˈsɛmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to time-based meaning or signs; conveying temporal information through symbolic or communicative means.

Etymology

From Greek chronos (time) and seme (sign or meaning). A rare linguistic and semiotic term combining time with the study of signs and their meanings.

Kelly Says

A chronosemic sign might be a clock face or a calendar—these objects communicate time information just through their design, which is a clever example of how symbols can mean something without using words!

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