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Definition of chronology

chronology

/krəˈnɑːlədʒi/
chro · nol · o · gy
Adverb:chronologically
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Plural:chronologies
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Adjective:chronological
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chronology Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

Example

"The historian carefully reconstructed the chronology of the ancient dynasty's collapse."

2

A document, list, or table displaying events in the order in which they occurred.

Example

"The textbook includes a helpful chronology of major scientific discoveries at the end of the chapter."

3

The science or study of arranging time in periods and ascertaining the exact dates and historical order of past events.

Example

"Radiocarbon dating revolutionized archaeological chronology by providing precise age estimates for organic materials."

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• Rhymes for chronology

• Nearby Words

chronological
chronologically
chronologize
chronology
chronometer
chrysalis
chrysanthemum

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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