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Chronological

/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/

Relating to time, or units of time.

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📖 Definitions of "Chronological"

adjective

1
Relating to time, or units of time.
"He is 67 in chronological age, but has the mind and body of someone 55."
2
In order of time from the earliest to the latest.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Chronological"

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Word	Definition
chronologynoun	(uncountable) The science of determining the order in which events occurred.
timelinenoun	A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future).
timingnoun	(countable, uncountable) The time when something happens.
historicalnoun	Of, concerning, or in accordance with recorded history, (particularly) as opposed to legends, myths, and fictions.
temporalnoun	(relational) Relating to time:
sequential	Succeeding or following in order.
horizontalnoun	Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.
specified	Thoroughly explained.
ageingnoun	UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of aging.
timenoun	(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
successive	Coming one after the other in a series.
serialnoun	Having to do with or arranged in a series.
time-ordered	(physics, mathematics) Of a definition, presenting information in a specific chronological order, starting from the earliest event or concept and moving forward in a sequential manner.
consecutivenoun	Following, in succession, without interruption.
progressivenoun	Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.
staged	Planned, prepared.
phasedverb	Organized or structured chronologically in phases
evolutionary	Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.
linearnoun	Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.
diachronic	Occurring over or changing with time.