horological

adjective

hor·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌhȯr-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce horological (audio)
: of or relating to a horologe or horology

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With the newer Portico model, Couët managed to conceal the whole mechanism in the dial in a true feat of horological ingenuity. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025 The switchgear has been reengineered with horological precision, from luminous-infill toggles that capture daylight and glow softly at night to a parking brake lever that feels like a bolt-action rifle. New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025 On September 7, The Watch Library Foundation presents an interactive game hosted by journalist Robin Swithinbank called The Time Guesser, during which experts and audience members will try to guess the original launch dates of iconic watches from horological history. Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Covering five centuries of Genevan, Swiss, and European horological art and housing a library with over 8,000 publications about time, visitors can easily lose track of time here. Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for horological

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of horological was in the 15th century

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“Horological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horological. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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