what does chronophagic mean?

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Chronophagic is an adjective derived from the Greek words "chronos" (time) and "phagein" (to eat). It literally means "time-consuming" or "time-devouring." 

It is often used to describe activities, tasks, or processes that take up a significant amount of time, often to the detriment of efficiency or productivity.

Examples in a sentence:

• "Responding to unnecessary emails can be a chronophagic activity."

• "He found social media to be chronophagic, leaving little time for meaningful work."