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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Word of the Day

chronicle

noun/verb

A factual written account of important historical events in chronological order; to record events in a chronological order.

Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers

Etymology

From Greek khronika "annals, historical records," from khronikos "of time," from khronos "time."

Examples in Use

  • 1.

    "The medieval chronicle detailed three centuries of royal succession."

  • 2.

    "Journalists chronicled the revolution as it unfolded."

  • 3.

    "Her diary became a chronicle of life during the pandemic."

Related Vocabulary

Synonyms

recordhistoryaccountannalsnarrative

Related Words

documentarchivelogregister

Fun Fact

The word "chronicle" shares its root with "chronological" and "chronic." The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, begun in the 9th century, is one of the most important sources for early English history.

Word Game Tips

Letters: 9 letters (C, H, R, O, N, I, C, L, E)

Scrabble Value: 16 points

Tip: Words ending in "LE" are often good scoring opportunities.

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