chronological

Also chron·o·log·ic

[kron-l-oj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. arranged in the order of time.

   a chronological list of events.

2. pertaining to or in accordance with chronology.

   a chronological process.

chronological

/ ˌkrəʊ-, ˌkrəʊ-, ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪk /

adjective

1. (esp of a sequence of events) arranged in order of occurrence

2. relating to or in accordance with chronology

Other Word Forms

• chronologically adverb
• unchronological adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chronological¹

First recorded in 1605–15; chronolog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

The year is 2120, just before the events of “Alien,” if you are interested in chronological order, and the ship belongs to the Weyland-Yutani corporation, which controls North and South America.

From Los Angeles Times

What becomes abundantly clear by the end of “Race Against Time” is that the title isn’t talking about the past, although director Traci A. Curry uses ominous timestamps to give chronological structure to subjects’ testimonials.

From Salon

Niven’s solution was to eschew the “usual boring, chronological history” and structure “Sound N’ Fury” more like a collection of vignettes, all told with his usual dry sense of humor and razor-sharp wit.

From Los Angeles Times

The chronological book opens with Britney Spears reigniting industry interest in mainstream pop after the roaring success of her snappy debut single, 1998’s “…Baby One More Time.”

From Los Angeles Times

The chronological exhibition features over 50 pieces spanning painting, sculpture and works on paper that explore themes of identity, family, architecture and media-driven racism.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• historical 
• sequential