Etymology · Ancient Greek
καιρός
3 English words descend from Ancient Greek καιρός, most common first.
- kairosA time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action; the opportune and decisive moment.
- kairomoneAny substance produced by an individual of one species (often an insect) that benefits a recipient of a different species but is harmful to the producer.
- kairineA derivative of tetrahydro-quinoline (C₁₀H₁₃NO), formerly used as an antipyretic.