Chronicle
/ˈkrɒnɪkl/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo record events in chronological order; to describe or narrate a series of events.
/ˈkrɒnɪkl/
To record (events) in chronological order.
The author chronicled the lives of several notable historical figures.
💡 Simply: Imagine a super detailed diary that tells the story of something in order of when things happened. That's what chronicling is! Like, chronicling a family's trip - you would write what they did day by day.
👶 For kids: To write down what happened a long time ago.
More Examples
She diligently chronicled every detail of her journey.
How It's Used
"The historian chronicled the rise and fall of the Roman Empire."
"The newspaper chronicled the events of the day."
A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
/ˈkrɒnɪkl/
A historical record.
The ancient chronicle detailed the lives of the emperors.
💡 Simply: A chronicle is like a history book, but it can be about anything—a family's story, a town's history, or even the exciting adventures of a super-cool hamster!
👶 For kids: A book that tells a story about what happened a long time ago.
More Examples
She found an interesting chronicle of local events from the 1800s.
How It's Used
"The chronicle of King Arthur is a legendary tale."
"He read the chronicle of medieval England."
From Old French cronique, ultimately from Greek Khronikos, relating to time.
The word's usage has remained consistent, referring to chronological records of events, though the medium of recording has evolved.
Memory tip
Think 'chronological' - time is key!
Word Origin
"relating to time"