chronology
(noun) the determination of the actual temporal sequence of past events
chronology
(noun) a record of events in the order of their occurrence
chronology
(noun) an arrangement of events in time
Source: WordNet® 3.1
chronology (countable and uncountable, plural chronologies)
(uncountable) the science of determining the order in which events occurred.
(countable) an arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements.
• horology
Source: Wiktionary
Chro*nol"o*gy, n.; pl. Chronologies. Etym: [Gr. chronologie.]
Definition: The science which treats of measuring time by regular divisions or periods, and which assigns to events or transactions their proper dates. If history without chronology is dark and confused, chronology without history is dry and insipid. A. Holmes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 November 2024
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
