Chronicle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Chronicle
Chronicle (noun)
- a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
- narrative
Chronicle (verb)
- to present a record of in or as if in a chronicle
Chronicle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
"a chronicle of their adventure on the river"
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an account of important events in the order in which they happened
"only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England"
Chronicle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to give an oral or written account of in some detail
"the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chronicle
The most common words with a similar meaning to Chronicle:
Word Forms of Chronicle
Inflections: chronicled, chronicling
Derived words: chronicler (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Chronicle
Middle English cronycle, borrowed from Anglo-French cronike, cronicle (-le perhaps by assimilation to words with the suffix -icle, as article article:1), borrowed from Latin chronica "book of annals," borrowed from Greek (tà) chroniká, (hai) chronikaí, from plural of chronikós "of time, temporal, in order by time" (with a noun such as biblía "books" or graphaí "writings" understood) chronic
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Chronicle
- CEFR level: C2 English Vocabulary — Page 14
- Topics: Advanced GRE / C2
Words & Phrases Containing Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions about Chronicle
What does "Chronicle" mean?
"Chronicle" means a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Chronicle"?
Other words for "Chronicle" include account, chronology, commentary, history, narration, narrative, record and report. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chronicle" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Chronicle"?
There are 74 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chronicle". Common alternatives include account, chronology, commentary, history, narration, narrative, record, report, story and annals.
How do you use "Chronicle" in a sentence?
Examples of "Chronicle" in a sentence: "a chronicle of their adventure on the river"; "only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England"; "the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest".
Is "Chronicle" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Chronicle" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Chronicle" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C2-level word, "Chronicle" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Chronicle"?
"Chronicle" is pronounced /ˈkrä-ni-kəl/ and divided into syllables as chron·i·cle.
What is the origin of the word "Chronicle"?
"Chronicle" comes from Middle English cronycle, borrowed from Anglo-French cronike, cronicle (-le perhaps by assimilation to words with the suffix -icle, as article article:1), borrowed from Latin chronica "book of annals," borrowed from Greek (tà) chroniká, (hai) chronikaí, from plural of chronikós "of time, temporal, in order by time" (with a noun such as biblía "books" or graphaí "writings" understood) chronic. First known use: 14th century.