Chronology: meaning, definitions and examples

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chronology

 

[ krəˈnɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of time

Chronology is the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time. In other words, it is the study of the sequence of past events. Chronology is crucial for historians to accurately record and understand the timeline of events.

Synonyms

order, sequence, timeline

Examples of usage

  • The chronology of ancient civilizations is a complex field of study.
  • He meticulously arranged the chronology of the historical documents.
Context #2 | Noun

historical record

Chronology can also refer to a historical record of events, arranged in the order of their occurrence. This type of chronology is often found in history books, where events are presented in a sequential manner.

Synonyms

history, record, timeline

Examples of usage

  • The chronology in the textbook helped students understand the historical timeline.
  • The museum displayed a detailed chronology of the war events.

Translations

Translations of the word "chronology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cronologia

🇮🇳 कालक्रम

🇩🇪 Chronologie

🇮🇩 kronologi

🇺🇦 хронологія

🇵🇱 chronologia

🇯🇵 年代記

🇫🇷 chronologie

🇪🇸 cronología

🇹🇷 kronoloji

🇰🇷 연대기

🇸🇦 التسلسل الزمني

🇨🇿 chronologie

🇸🇰 chronológia

🇨🇳 年代学

🇸🇮 kronologija

🇮🇸 tímaröð

🇰🇿 хронология

🇬🇪 ქრონოლოგია

🇦🇿 xronologiya

🇲🇽 cronología

Etymology

The word 'chronology' originated from the Greek word 'khronos,' meaning time, and 'logia,' meaning study. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to the science or study of time and the arrangement of events in their order of occurrence. Chronology plays a vital role in various fields such as history, archaeology, and paleontology, helping scholars and researchers understand the sequence of past events.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,159, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.