Chronological
Chronological
Chronological (pronunciation: kroh-nuh-loj-i-kuhl) is an adjective that refers to the arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time. The term is often used in the fields of history, archaeology, and science to describe the sequence of past events or the representation of the temporal sequence of events in a timeline.
Etymology
The term "chronological" is derived from the Greek words "chronos" meaning "time" and "logos" meaning "study". It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Chronology: The science that deals with the determination of dates and the sequence of events.
- Timeline: A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.
- Historiography: The study of the methods and principles through which the past is studied and interpreted.
- Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and structures.
- Paleontology: The scientific study of the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chronological
- Wikipedia's article - Chronological
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