Kronologisiin

Kronologisiin is a Finnish adjective form derived from kronologinen, meaning chronological or arranged according to time. It is used to describe nouns in a way that emphasizes time order, particularly when the noun is plural and in a case such as illative, genitive, or inessive. For example, kronologisiin tapahtumiin or kronologisten tapahtumien can appear in sentences to indicate relation to events organized by time.

The term kronologinen comes from the word chronology, itself based on Greek roots chronos (time) and logos (study or account). In Finnish, kronologinen and related forms are part of the standard vocabulary for describing sequences, timelines, historical narratives, or any data presented in time order. The base form is inflected for number, case, and definiteness, yielding forms such as kronologiset (nominative plural), kronologisiin (plural illative or other cases), and kronologisesti (adverb).

Typical uses include history writing, research design, and data visualization, where information is structured to reflect temporal progression. For instance, researchers might analyze sources kronologisiin järjestykseen sijoitettuna or present a kronologisen aikajanan to show when events occurred. The adverbial form kronologisesti is used to describe actions performed in time order, such as arranging data kronologisesti.

Related terms include kronologia (chronology) and kronologinen järjestys (chronological order). The word is common in academic, journalistic, and educational Finnish, where clear time sequencing aids understanding and interpretation. See also kronologia and kronologisesti.