Definition

In a way that arranges events in the order they happened over time.

Example

The events were presented chronologically to help the audience understand the timeline.

Conversation

Did you watch the series finale last night?

Yeah, it was amazing! I loved how they presented everything chronologically.

I know, right? It made the story so much easier to follow.

Exactly! I appreciate when they do that in shows.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

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

Memory Tip

Think of 'chrono-' meaning time, and remember that 'chronologically' refers to arranging events in the order they occurred in time.

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