Chronology
/krəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence.
Did you know?The roots of 'Chronology' connect to 'Chronos,' the personification of time in ancient mythology, often depicted as an all-consuming deity.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
χρόνος (chrónos)
“Time, often seen as a god or personification in mythology.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
λόγος (lógos)
“Word, reason, or study; implies a systematic account.”
15th Century
Latin
chronologia
“The science of arranging events in time.”
16th Century
Middle French
chronologie
“The study of historical records and their arrangement.”
Modern English
English
chronology
“The science of measuring time and sequencing events.”
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