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chronological

IPA: /krəˈnɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /krəˈnɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in the order that events happened over time.

Example: The events in the story were presented in chronological order, starting from the beginning.

chronologically

IPA: /krəˈnɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /krɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/

adverb

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.

chronologist

IPA: /krəˈnɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /krəˈnɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or specializes in the arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.

Example: The chronologist was able to accurately date the ancient artifacts based on their historical context.

chronology

IPA: /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

KK: /krəˈnɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study or arrangement of events in the order they happened over time.

Example: The historian created a chronology of the major events of the 20th century.

chronometer

IPA: /krəˈnɒmətə/

KK: /krəˈnɑːmətər/

noun

Definition: A very accurate device used for measuring time, often used in scientific contexts or for navigation.

Example: The sailor relied on his chronometer to ensure he was on the right course during the voyage.

chronotherapy

IPA: /ˌkrɒnəʊθəˈrɛrəpi/

KK: /krɒnəʊθəˈræpi/

noun

Definition: A method of treating sleep disorders by adjusting the times a person sleeps and wakes, aiming to realign their internal biological clock.

Example: Chronotherapy can help people with insomnia by shifting their sleep schedule to better match their natural rhythms.

chuckle

IPA: /ˈtʃʌkəl/

KK: /ˈtʃʌkəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To laugh softly or quietly, often to oneself, usually in a light-hearted or amused way.

Example: She couldn't help but chuckle at the funny joke.

noun

Definition: A soft or quiet laugh that shows amusement or satisfaction.

Example: She let out a chuckle when she heard the funny joke.

chucklesome

IPA: /ˈtʃʌkəlˌsʌm/

KK: /ˈtʃʌkəlˌsʌm/

adjective

Definition: Causing a light sense of amusement or humor.

Example: The comedian's chucklesome stories made everyone laugh.

chuckling

IPA: /ˈtʃʌk.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtʃʌk.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A soft, quiet laugh that shows amusement or happiness.

Example: Her chuckling made everyone around her smile.

verb

Definition: To make a quiet, soft laugh, often in response to something amusing or funny.

Example: She was chuckling at the funny joke he told.

chunk

IPA: /tʃʌŋk/

KK: /tʃʌŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a dull, clattering sound, often associated with machinery or heavy objects moving.

Example: The old printer began to chunk as it struggled to print the pages.

noun

Definition: A thick piece or mass of something, often used to describe a large or solid portion.

Example: He cut a chunk of cheese for the sandwich.

transitive verb

Definition: To break something into smaller pieces or sections.

Example: She decided to chunk the large piece of chocolate into smaller squares.

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