Chronicle

Noun

Definition: A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Synonyms: History, Record, Narrative

Antonyms: Fiction, Myth

Examples:

The chronicle of the war provided valuable insights into the conflict.
She wrote a chronicle documenting the rise and fall of the empire.

Mnemonics:

Think of a chronicle as a chronological record.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'cronicle', from Anglo-French 'cronicle', based on Latin 'chronica', from Greek 'khronika', feminine plural of 'khronikos' meaning 'of time'.

Historical Usage:

The term "chronicle" has been used since medieval times to refer to historical accounts, particularly those written in a chronological manner.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Chronicle of events"

Explanation:

Refers to a detailed documentation of important occurrences or incidents.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing a chronicle with a biography.

Explanation:

While a chronicle can include biographical information, it is not limited to individual lives and focuses more on historical events in general.