Chronicle
/ˈkrɒnɪkəl/noun
A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
Did you know?The term 'Chronicle' derives from ancient Greek, where it was closely associated with the divine order of time, reflecting how history unfolds like a sacred narrative.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
χρονικός (khronikós)
“Pertaining to time, often indicating a narrative related to historical events.”
Latin
Latin
chronicus
“Of time, relating to a series of events in chronological order.”
Old French
Old French
cronique
“A record of events arranged in order, often used in historical contexts.”
Middle English
Middle English
cronicle
“A historical account or record, especially in relation to significant events.”
Modern English
English
chronicle
“A detailed and factual account of historical events, often in chronological order.”
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