chronologically
C2
adv
Freq #57216
Meanings
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1
adv
with respect to chronology
They are chronologically older, even if they are less mature.
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2
adv
In a chronological manner; with reference to time.
He had aged but a year chronologically, but in appearance a decade.
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3
adv
In sequence according to time.
His chapters are arranged thematically, not chronologically.
Etymology
From chronological + -ly.
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Derived forms
sclerochronologicallyskeletochronologically