chronological
Americanadjective
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arranged in the order of time.
a chronological list of events.
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pertaining to or in accordance with chronology.
a chronological process.
adjective
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(esp of a sequence of events) arranged in order of occurrence
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relating to or in accordance with chronology
Other Word Forms
- chronologically adverb
- unchronological adjective
Etymology
Origin of chronological
First recorded in 1605–15; chronolog(y) + -ical
Example Sentences
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We have horological tools to measure it and chronological methods to give it order, yet in other respects, time is entirely subject to human whim.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
The production took place in two-episode blocks and was primarily chronological, with directors David Gordon Green and Charlotte Brändström at the helm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Biological age reflects how old the body appears at a cellular level, which may differ from chronological age.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
Reddit is organised into user-created communities called subreddits, where content is ranked by user voting rather than chronological order.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
They’ll use tape recorders and conduct what he calls “oral histories,” asking the person questions, transcribing the answers, and putting it together in chronological order as a narrative.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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