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chronological

[kron-l-oj-i-kuhl] / ˌkrɒn lˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
in consecutive time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
historical sequential
WEAK
chronographic chronologic chronometric chronometrical chronoscopic classified dated horological horometrical in due course in due time in order in sequence junctural order archival ordered progressive sequent tabulated temporal

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The response from app designers could be swift and dramatic: Think universal TikTok-style censorship and aughts-era chronological scroll, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

We have horological tools to measure it and chronological methods to give it order, yet in other respects, time is entirely subject to human whim.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The film takes a roughly chronological approach to her career, but the aesthetic is that of a dynamic collagist, piecing together films, interviews and audio recordings into a portrait of real depth and style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Biological age reflects how old the body appears at a cellular level, which may differ from chronological age.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

JP insists on checking things out in chronological order, so he sets off.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas