Definition

A record or description of events in the order they happened, often related to history or timekeeping.

Example

The chronography provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the war.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chronography?

I think so, but I'm not entirely sure what it means.

It's basically a record of past time, like history.

That sounds interesting! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chronography is formed from "chrono-" (from Greek "chronos", meaning time) and "-graphy" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word refers to the writing or recording of time, often in a systematic way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chrono-' as relating to time and '-graphy' as writing. This helps you remember that chronography is about writing or recording time.

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