chron·o·log·i·cal

[kron-l-oj-i-kuhl]
adjective
1.
arranged in the order of time: a chronological list of events.
2.
pertaining to or in accordance with chronology: a chronological process.
Also, chron·o·log·ic.


Origin:
1605–15; chronolog(y) + -ical

chron·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·chron·o·log·i·cal, adjective
un·chron·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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chronological or chronologic (ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌkrəʊ-, ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪk, ˌkrəʊ-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (esp of a sequence of events) arranged in order of occurrence
2.  relating to or in accordance with chronology
 
chronologic or chronologic
 
adj
 
chrono'logically or chronologic
 
adv

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Chronological is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Word Origin & History

chronological
"arranged in order by time," 1610s, from chronology + -ical. Chronological order is attested by 1754. Related: Chronologically.
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Example sentences
The first part of my life is marked by a rather chronological neatness.
Here, too, the list of positions held by the candidate should be in reverse
  chronological order.
Nor do the selections follow strict chronological order.
The entry is not presented in chronological order, and it is framed at the
  beginning and the end with views of the landscape.
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