chronologically

[ kron-l-oj-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. in order of time of occurrence:

   The material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Other Words From

• un·chron·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of chronologically¹

chronological ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

I was nervous about that initially, but it ended up being monumentally helpful because you get to distinguish the factors that come together in the end a little bit more by depicting them chronologically.

From Los Angeles Times

Most cemeteries are organized chronologically, if loosely so.

From Slate

Spanning to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, the film explores chronologically how Trump attempted to hang onto the presidential office, no matter the cost.

From Los Angeles Times

The documentary chronicles Edwards’ career chronologically, from his difficult childhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to his move to California, where he started working in the entertainment industry, with radio, television and film productions, culminating with his honorary Oscar in 2004.

From Salon

Unlike the novel, which proceeds chronologically, the series, returning Friday on Apple TV+, alternates between the “present day” — 1989 Osaka — and the evolving story that gets us there.

From Los Angeles Times