Meaning & use
chronotype
A person's natural tendency toward being more alert and active at a particular time of day.
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People with an early chronotype tend to wake up energized before sunrise.
Understanding your chronotype can help you schedule demanding tasks when you are naturally most alert.
A note on using this word
Common informal terms for chronotype are "morning person" and "night owl."
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