chronoscope

English

Etymology

From chrono- +‎ -scope.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɒnəˌskəʊp/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɑnəˌskoʊp/

Noun

chronoscope (plural chronoscopes)

A highly accurate timekeeping device, an extremely precise chronometer.
(science fiction) A device able to directly view other times, past or future.
Synonym: chronovisor

Hypernyms

(precision timekeeper): See chronometer and clock
(science fiction): See viewer

Derived terms

Anagrams

conchospore

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