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Noun — A written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally.

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the annals of history annals of science

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.

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