annals
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for annals, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally.
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How to use annals
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Etymology
From Latin annales ("chronicles"), from annus ("year") — the same root behind "annual" and "anniversary."
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What does “annals” mean?
The word “annals” means a written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally. In plain terms, year-by-year historical records, or a scholarly journal.
How do you pronounce “annals”?
“Annals” is pronounced AN-uhlz (/ˈæn.əlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “annals” in a sentence?
Here is “annals” used in a sentence: “The event is recorded in the annals of the city.”
What is another word for “annals”?
Words with a similar meaning to “annals” include history.
What part of speech is “annals”?
“Annals” is a noun.
Where does the word “annals” come from?
The word “annals” comes from Latin. From Latin annales ("chronicles"), from annus ("year") — the same root behind "annual" and "anniversary.".
Is “annals” a common word?
“Annals” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “annals” have?
“Annals” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally.