Definition

Arranged in the order that events happened in time, from the oldest to the most recent.

Example

The events were listed in a chronologic order to make it easier to understand the timeline.

Conversation

Have you ever tried to arrange your photos in a chronologic order?

Yeah, I did that once, and it was really fun to see how things changed over time.

I think it would help me remember the memories better if I did it chronologically.

Definitely! It gives a nice flow to the story behind each picture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chronologic → It is formed from "chrono-" (from Greek "chronos", meaning time) and "-logic" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word "chronologic" refers to the study or arrangement of events in the order of time.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chrono-' meaning time, and '-logic' relating to the study of something. This helps you remember that 'chronologic' is about the order of events in time.

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