chronicle

Meanings

• noun

  A written account of historical events as they have happened.

  - "The chronicle of the Crusades is a valuable historical resource."
  - "The town's chronicle records the history of its founding."

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Synonyms

annals , archives , chronicon , diary , history , journal , narration , prehistory , recital , record , recountal , register , report , story , version , record

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Variants

List of all variants of chronicle that leads to same result
chronicle , chronicles , chronicled , chronicler , chroniclers , chronicling , chronicle play , chronicle plays

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Etymology

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From Old French 'chronique,' from the Greek word 'chronikos,' meaning 'pertaining to time.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chronicle' is also used in astronomy to refer to a record of the positions and observations of celestial bodies.

2. The oldest known surviving chronicle is the 'Chronicle of Mesopotamia,' which dates back to around 2300 BC.

3. The word 'chronicle' comes from the Greek word 'chronikos,' which also gave us the word 'chronometer.'

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Related Concepts

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1. annals: Annals are similar to chronicles but focus on recording events in the order they occurred, often without regard to their significance.

2. histories: Histories are more analytical and interpretative accounts of past events, often providing context and analysis.

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Culture

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Chronicles have played a significant role in recording and preserving history. They have been used extensively in literature, particularly in medieval Europe, and have influenced various forms of art and music.

How to Memorize "chronicle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long scroll or book filled with historical records and events.
   - Imagine a historian meticulously recording events as they unfold.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chronicle' with the image of a history book.
   - Think of 'chronicle' as a record of past events.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CRAZY' to remember the meaning: 'Chronicle - Records of Ancient Years.'

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