chronicle
UK: /ˈkrɒnɪk(ə)l/ | US: /ˈkrɑːnɪk(ə)l/
n. a factual written account of events in chronological order
vt. to record events in a detailed and continuous manner
chronicle = chron<time> + icle<small thing>
- chron<time>: From Greek khronos (time), retained in English as a root for time-related terms (e.g., chronology, synchronize).
- icle<small thing>: A diminutive suffix derived from Latin -iculus, indicating something small or related to the root (e.g., particle from part + icle).
Etymology Origin:
The word chronicle traces back to Greek khronikos (time-related), merging with Latin -iculus to form chronicon in Late Latin, meaning "a timeline of events." By Middle English, it evolved into cronicle, later standardized as chronicle. The morphemes reflect its core function: a "small record of time."
The medieval monk kept a detailed chronicle of daily monastery life.
Her biography chronicles the rise of the civil rights movement.
Ancient chronicles often blend history with mythology.
The documentary chronicles climate change over the past century.
He plans to chronicle his travels in a series of essays.