monochronic

English

Etymology

mono- +‎ chronic

Adjective

monochronic (not comparable)

1. Characterized by a system where things are done one at a time.
2. Contemporaneous.
3. Having or relating to a personality type or culture (distinguished from polychronic) which prefers to set a certain time to perform each task.

   Western Europe tends to have a monochronic time orientation, as exemplified by the adage "there is a time and place for everything".

Derived terms

• monochronicity