Annals
/ˈænəlz/
nounIntermediate📊CommonRecord Keeping
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Definitions
1
A record of events, especially historical events, year by year.
/ˈænəlz/
nounneutralIntermediate
Record Keeping
Historical records; a chronological account of events.
The annals of the city show a long history of growth and change.
💡 Simply: A history book that keeps track of things year by year.
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His work is now part of the annals of scientific achievement.
How It's Used
History
"The annals of British history are filled with tales of war and peace."
Academia
"Researchers consulted the annals of medical literature to find relevant studies."
From Latin *annales*, literally "yearly records", from *annus* "year". Originally referring to yearly chronicles or historical records.
In ancient Rome, annals were official yearly records kept by the state.
Memory tip
Think 'annual' - annals are like yearly reports of history.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"year"
the annals of historyancient annals
Common misspellings
analsanalls
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