horology

noun

ho·​rol·​o·​gy hə-ˈrä-lə-jē How to pronounce horology (audio)
1
: the science of measuring time
2
: the art of making instruments for indicating time

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Word History

Etymology

Greek hōra + English -logy

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of horology was in 1819

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“Horology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horology. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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