word
German
Zeitgeber
TSYT-gay-ber
ˈzaɪtˌɡeɪbərListen
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Syllable breakdown
Zeitgeber
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Dictionary meaning
An environmental cue, such as light, that synchronises the body's internal clock.
History and origin
German — 'Zeit' (time) + 'geber' (giver).
Examples
- Sunlight is the most powerful zeitgeber for the human circadian rhythm.
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