11. Sympathy. State of feeling with another (as he feels) on account of his sufferings, misfortune, or joy.
Note.—The suffix y has the same meaning in the following words. They are, however, too simple to need defining; in fact, there are no simpler words on which to base definitions: airy, balky, bony, briny, chunky, downy, dusty, healthy, hearty, miry, musty, rusty, scaly, showy, sinewy, wealthy, worthy.
chron = time.
| 1. chron ic, pertaining to | 4. chrono meter, measure |
| 2. chronicl er, one who | 5. syn chron ous, together |
| 3. chron ology, science of | 6. ana chron ism, state of |
1. Pertaining to time; continuing a long time, as a chronic disease; hence mild as to intensity and slow as to progress.
2. Chronicler. One who records events in the order of their occurrence in time.
3. Chronology. The science of ascertaining the true historic order (in time) of past events and their exact dates.
4. Chronometer. Any instrument for measuring time; as, clock, watch, dial. Specifically, an instrument of great accuracy used on vessels for determining longitude.
5. Synchronous. Occurring together in time; happening or existing at the same time.
6. Anachronism (ana = back). Any error in respect to dates. Literally, state of being placed at a wrong time. The significance of ana in this word is not clear; the original meaning probably was, the referring of an event to a time back of its correct date.