die Chronologie, -n
chronology
The German word "Chronologie" refers to "chronology" in English, meaning the arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence. It comes from the Greek roots "chronos" (time) and "logia" (study or discourse). "Chronologie" is often used in historical contexts to outline timelines and sequences of events.
Similar words in German include "Zeitlinie" (timeline) and "Historie" (history).
The difference lies mainly in usage: "Chronologie" focuses specifically on the sequence and timing of events, while "Historie" encompasses the broader study and narrative of past events, not just their chronological arrangement.
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Examples
In dieser Chronologie fehlt ein wichtiges Ereignis.noun
In this chronology, an important event is missing.
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