英語

chronologically

gb/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb C1 relation
1

in order of time

If you do something chronologically, you do it in time order (earliest to latest).

用法パターン: arrange/list [things] chronologically; [things] are ordered chronologically
よくある間違い:
Learners often confuse the adverb chronologically with the adjective chronological (e.g., 'a chronological list' vs 'list items chronologically').
類義語
in chronological order (Equivalent meaning; phrased as a prepositional phrase.) | by date (Common in practical contexts like files, emails, and records.) | in time order (More informal and straightforward.)
対義語
randomly (Not arranged by any particular sequence.) | nonchronologically (Explicitly not following time order.) | out of order (Not in the correct sequence (including time sequence).)
コロケーション
arrange chronologically |list chronologically |organize chronologically |ordered chronologically |present chronologically |sort chronologically |sequence chronologically |timeline ordered chronologically |chapters arranged chronologically |events unfold chronologically
テーマ
time |writing |history |organization
例文
  • The photos are arranged chronologically, starting with her childhood.
  • Please list your previous jobs chronologically on the application.
  • The documentary tells the story chronologically, year by year.
学習者向け例文
  • I put the events chronologically.
  • The chapters are in order chronologically.
adverb formal C1 relation
2

as judged by time

Chronologically can mean 'when you think about time'.

用法パターン: chronologically, [statement]; [something] is chronologically [earlier/later] than [something]
よくある間違い:
In this sense, chronologically does not mean 'carefully' or 'accurately'; it relates only to time.
類義語
historically (Often overlaps, but historically can focus more on significance than strict time sequence.) | in temporal terms (More technical phrasing.)
対義語
logically (Organized by reasoning rather than by time.) | thematically (Organized by topic rather than by time.)
コロケーション
chronologically earlier |chronologically later |chronologically first |chronologically last |chronologically prior |chronologically subsequent |chronologically closer |chronologically distant
テーマ
time |history |analysis
例文
  • Chronologically, the letter must have been written after the meeting.
  • The two discoveries are close geographically but far apart chronologically.
  • Chronologically, this was her first novel, though it was published later.
学習者向け例文
  • Chronologically, the second event happened later.
  • Chronologically, this story comes first.
文法
辞書形
chronologically
IPA
GB/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
音節・強勢
chro - no - lo - gic - ally (5音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: chronologically
  • Plural: chronologicallies
関連語
Forms
chronologicallies noun
Core family
chronology noun C1 chronological adjective B2
Related words
chronicle noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
non-chronological adjective
Advanced or less common
anachronism noun anachronistic adjective
表現

chronologically speaking

1
/kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase

considering the time sequence

We say this before explaining the time order of events.

例文
  • Chronologically speaking, the sequel takes place before the original film.
  • Chronologically speaking, her first job was in retail, not teaching.
  • Chronologically speaking, these two chapters should be swapped.

not in chronological order

1
/nˈɑt ˈɪn kɹˌɑnəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase

not arranged by time

The parts are not in time order.

例文
  • The chapters are not in chronological order, so the timeline can be confusing.
  • My notes aren’t in chronological order because I wrote them on different days.
  • The film is intentionally not in chronological order.

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