chronological order
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The arrangement of events in the sequence in which they actually happened, from earliest to latest.
Usage notes
The opposite approach, which jumps around in time using flashbacks, is often called a non-linear structure.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The biography is told in _____, starting with the author's childhood."
Answer: chronological order
In your own words, what does "chronological order" mean?
The arrangement of events in the sequence in which they actually happened, from earliest to latest.
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