C2adverbformalhistoryacademic
US/ˌkrɑː.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌkrɒn.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
in the order in which events happened in time
In context
The museum's rooms are arranged chronologically, from the Bronze Age to the present.
List your work experience chronologically, starting with your most recent job.
The documentary does not tell the story chronologically, which confused some viewers.
Words that go with chronologically
verb + adverb
- arranged chronologicallyThe letters are arranged chronologically in six boxes.
- listed chronologicallyAll the court decisions are listed chronologically on the website.
- organized chronologicallyThe textbook is organized chronologically by dynasty.
- ordered chronologicallyPhotos in the archive are ordered chronologically.
adverb + adjective
- chronologically orderedThe report includes a chronologically ordered list of events.