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Definition of chronicle

chronicle

/ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
chron · i · cle
Adverb:chronically
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Plural:chronicles
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Adjective:chronic
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Past Simple:chronicled
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Past Participle:chronicled
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Present Participle:chronicling
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chronicle Lexical Profile

chronicle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Example

"The monk spent decades compiling a detailed chronicle of the kingdom's rulers."

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• verb

1

To record a series of events in a factual and detailed way.

Example

"Her latest documentary chronicles the daily lives of steelworkers in the twentieth century."

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• Rhymes for chronicle

• Nearby Words

chromium
chronic
chronically
chronicle
chronicler
chronological
chronologically

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English via Anglo-French cronicle, from Medieval Latin chronica, which ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek khronika ('annals'), based on khronos ('time').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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