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 66 brands exhibiting at the world’s annual horological tradeshow in Geneva last week, there were a lot of novelties to sift through—and perhaps more covetable new references to try on, think about, and pick apart than ever before. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 Drinks downed, the guests’ gazes landed on the horological wall in front of them. Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 This list is a brief horological primer. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 The quote implies that only someone who understands the pinnacle of both the jewelry and art of the Graff, and the horological engineering of the Patek, can appreciate the value of an Aston Martin. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 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 29 Apr. 2026.

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