chronological

adjective

chro·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce chronological (audio)
ˌkrō-
variants or less commonly chronologic
ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce chronological (audio)
ˌkrō-
: 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
ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce chronological (audio)
ˌkrō-
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’s a chronological look at other major moves the Brewers have made over the last several years to produce a roster capable of winning their first World Series title. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The show is circular, starting and ending with Krasner, and roughly chronological, with a few exceptions. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 It’s now well documented that social media feeds ranked for that kind of engagement expose people to more toxic political content and moral outrage than chronological feeds. — Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 List in reverse chronological order your work history for the past 15 years. — Marlon Luis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronological

Word History

Etymology

chronological 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

Phrases Containing chronological

Rhymes for chronological

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chronological age
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“Chronological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronological. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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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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