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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The fashion house must vie for attention with horological heavyweights such as Patek Philippe and Rolex, which dominate the landscape and have catalogs of coveted models dating back hundreds of years. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 By bringing these efforts in-house, the brand was able to take a fresh approach to the problem, leveraging its unique blend of scientific expertise and horological knowledge. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 But in Manhattan’s enormous Gotham Hall—our very own version of Rome’s Parthenon—there was nothing but watches and people who love them jammed together feeling the horological love. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024 Used in the yacht’s foils and rigging, titanium provides robustness and corrosion resistance, essential for both sailing and horological performance. Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for horological 

Word History

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 21 Nov. 2024.

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