Kronologisk

Kronologisk is an adjective used in several Scandinavian languages, notably Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish, to denote something that relates to chronology or is arranged in order of time. It is formed from the noun kronologi (chronology) with the suffix -sk(-isk) that commonly creates adjectives in these languages. The underlying root traces to the Greek chronos meaning time, via the concept of chronology in Latin-based terms.

Usage of the term appears in historical writing, archaeology, library and information science, and data design to describe sequences, events, or datasets that are organized by date or time. Examples include a kronologisk oversikt (chronological overview) or a kronologisk tidslinje (timeline). The word can also describe methods or analyses that preserve temporal order, as opposed to thematic or spatial arrangements.

In practice, kronologisk is used similarly across Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish, with parallel meanings and applications. When rendered into English, the direct equivalent is chronological. The term supports distinctions between time-ordered presentation and other organizational schemes, such as topographical or thematic arrangements.

See also: Chronology, Chronological order, Kronologi, Timeline.