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chronological

kro-nuh-LOD-zhih-kuhl

Chronological (adj) means Arranged in the order in which events happened, from earliest to latest. Example: “The exhibition presents the artist's work in chronological order.”

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Arranged in the order in which events happened, from earliest to latest.
"The exhibition presents the artist's work in chronological order."
"Please list your work history in chronological order."

How to use chronological

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishArranged by date, from earliest to latest.

Common pairings
chronological order reverse chronological order chronological sequence

Word forms

more chronological comparative, most chronological superlative

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Etymology

From chrono- (from Greek khrónos, \"time\") + logical, ultimately building on Greek lógos (\"study, account\").

Origin: Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chronological” mean?

The word “chronological” means arranged in the order in which events happened, from earliest to latest. In plain terms, arranged by date, from earliest to latest.

How do you pronounce “chronological”?

“Chronological” is pronounced kro-nuh-LOD-zhih-kuhl (/ˌkɹɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “chronological” in a sentence?

Here is “chronological” used in a sentence: “The exhibition presents the artist's work in chronological order.”

What part of speech is “chronological”?

“Chronological” is an adjective.

Where does the word “chronological” come from?

The word “chronological” comes from Greek. From chrono- (from Greek khrónos, \"time\") + logical, ultimately building on Greek lógos (\"study, account\").

Is “chronological” a common word?

“Chronological” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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