chronological

adjective

chro·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce chronological (audio)
ˌkrō-
variants or less commonly chronologic
: of, relating to, or arranged in or according to the order of time
chronological tables of American history
His art is arranged in chronological order.
also : reckoned in units of time
chronological age
chronologically adverb

Examples of chronological in a Sentence

His art is displayed in roughly chronological order. a chronological account of their trip
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Here are some key similarities and differences in its interface and design: Feed and posts: Like X, Bluesky has a scrolling feed where users can view posts in chronological order. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024 These are listed in chronological order by date of first performance. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024 Vaulting, at turns rippling and broadly arching, will hint at chronological breaks and unifying themes while nodding to ancient building technologies. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024 The trick here is that their love story is told out of chronological order, shifting back and forth through the early days of their relationship, through starting a family, to her cancer diagnosis in an order that could be called emotional more than traditional. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chronological 

Word History

Etymology

chonological from chronologic + -al entry 1 or from chronology + -ical; chronologic from chronology + -ic entry 1, probably after French chronologique or New Latin chronologicus

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chronological was in 1614

Dictionary Entries Near chronological

Cite this Entry

“Chronological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronological. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

chronological

adjective
chro·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌkrän-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce chronological (audio)
ˌkrō-nə-
: arranged in or according to the order of time
chronological order
a chronological table
chronologically
-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb

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