chronological
arranged in the order in which events occurred over time
Word origin: From Greek chronos (time) plus logos (account or order).
Chronological in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing chronological in a sentence.
The biographer presented the subject's life in chronological order from birth to death.
The archive arranged the letters in chronological order, from the earliest draft to the final printing.
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The novelist's late style is admired precisely for its blank: every superfluous phrase has been pared away, leaving prose of startling economy.
Using “chronological” well
Chronological means ordered by time of occurrence. Distinguish it from chronic, an unrelated look-alike meaning persistent or recurring.
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