chronology
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The order in which events happened, or a list of events arranged in that order.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The historian created a _____ of the events leading up to the war."
Answer: chronology
In your own words, what does "chronology" mean?
The order in which events happened, or a list of events arranged in that order.
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