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annals

/ˈæn.əlz/
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Plural:annals
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Adjective:annalistic
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• noun

1

A chronological record of historical events, originally compiled year by year; broadly, the accumulated history or records of a particular field, nation, or organization.

Example

"Her groundbreaking discovery earned a permanent place in the annals of modern medicine."

2

A periodical publication containing the formal reports, proceedings, or scholarly papers of an academic society or field of study.

Example

"The research team published their longitudinal findings in the Annals of Internal Medicine."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the plural form "annals" (particularly in the phrase "the annals of history"); the singular "annal" is exceedingly rare and restricted to a single year's entry.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from French annales, from Latin annāles librī ('yearly books'), derived from annus ('year').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Annals. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/annals
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