chro
no
lo
gica
lly
1
in the order in which events, actions, or items occurred, following a timeline or sequence
- The events in the history book are presented chronologically.
- Please list the tasks chronologically to ensure proper prioritization.
- The timeline illustrates the development of technology chronologically.
- The professor explained the scientific discoveries chronologically.
- The documents are organized chronologically for easy reference.
2
in relation to the passage of time, often comparing physical or conceptual changes
- Although the student had only spent a year in the program, chronologically, they had mastered the entire curriculum.
- The two brothers were born a year apart, but chronologically, one seemed far older than the other.
- The patient's recovery was chronologically delayed, as the healing process took much longer than expected.
- While his financial situation had improved chronologically, he still struggled with emotional difficulties.
- The old man had only lived 70 years chronologically, but his experiences made him seem much older.