chronological

adjective

chro·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌkrō-

variants or less commonly chronologic

ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-jik 

ˌkrō-

: of, relating to, or arranged in or according to the order of time

chronological tables of American history

His art is arranged in chronological order.

also : reckoned in units of time

chronological age

chronologically

ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

ˌkrō-

adverb

Examples of chronological in a Sentence

His art is displayed in roughly chronological order.

a chronological account of their trip

Recent Examples on the Web

They are listed in chronological order of publication date. —Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024

Here’s a look at the 10 most interesting and impactful stories from the women’s hockey world in 2024, in chronological order. —Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024

The duffle features all of Kris’ kids, including Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie in chronological order. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024

What is the chronological order of the Star Wars movies? —Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

chonological from chronologic + -al entry 1 or from chronology + -ical; chronologic from chronology + -ic entry 1, probably after French chronologique or New Latin chronologicus

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing chronological

• chronological age

Kids Definition

chronological

adjective

chro·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌkrän-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

ˌkrō-nə-

: arranged in or according to the order of time

chronological order

a chronological table

chronologically

-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb