Chronicle

/ˈkrɒnɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A detailed and factual account of a series of events in chronological order.

The history book was a comprehensive chronicle of the events leading up to the war.

A historical record or narrative.

The chronicles of ancient Rome provide insights into its culture and society.

verb

To record events in chronological order.

The journalist was tasked to chronicle the significant moments of the political campaign.

To tell or write about a series of events.

She plans to chronicle her travels through Europe in a blog.

Middle English: from Old French 'chronique', from Latin 'chronica', from Greek 'khronika' (neuter plural), from 'khronos', meaning time.

historical chronicle

A comprehensive record of past events, especially those of a historical nature.

to chronicle events

To make a detailed record of events as they happen.

living chronicle

A person or work that represents a continuous narrative of experiences or events.

chronology

The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence.

chronicler

A person who records or narrates events in the form of a chronicle.

chronological

Arranged in the order of time.

A long-winded recounting of an event.

He gave me a real chronicle of what happened last night at the party.

A timely or ongoing update about events.

She always has the latest chronicle about the happenings in the office.