Meaning & use

chronotype

noun·Advanced

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.

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Common informal terms for chronotype are "morning person" and "night owl."

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