Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chronological'

English Word: chronological

Key Russian Translations:

• хронологический [xrənəlɐˈɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Academic]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

хронологический: [xrənəlɐˈɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on хронологический: Pay attention to the stress on the third syllable ("lo"). The soft "ч" sound ([tɕ]) might be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Arranged in order of time

Translation(s) & Context:

• хронологический - Used to describe something arranged or presented according to the sequence of events or time (e.g., historical records, timelines).

Usage Examples:

• Мы изучили события в хронологическом порядке.

  We studied the events in chronological order.

• Хронологическая таблица помогает понять последовательность исторических событий.

  A chronological table helps to understand the sequence of historical events.

• Фильм рассказывает историю не в хронологическом, а в обратном порядке.

  The movie tells the story not in chronological order, but in reverse.

• Археологи составили хронологическую карту находок.

  Archaeologists compiled a chronological map of the findings.

• Эта книга организована в хронологическом формате.

  This book is organized in a chronological format.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

хронологический is an adjective and follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns based on gender, number, and case. Below is the declension table for the singular form:

Plural form (all genders): Nominative - хронологические, Genitive - хронологических, etc.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• последовательный (sequential, often used in broader contexts)
• временной (temporal, less specific to strict order)

Note: "последовательный" may imply logical sequence rather than strictly time-based order.

Antonyms:

• нехронологический (non-chronological)
• хаотичный (chaotic)

Related Phrases:

• хронологический порядок - chronological order (commonly used in academic and historical contexts)
• хронологическая последовательность - chronological sequence (often used in narratives or timelines)
• хронологическая таблица - chronological table (used for visual representation of events)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian adjective "хронологический" is primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as history, science, or structured narratives. It is rarely used in casual conversation.
• It directly corresponds to the English "chronological" in terms of meaning and usage, making it a straightforward translation in most cases.
• Ensure proper adjective agreement with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, as shown in the declension table.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect adjective ending due to lack of agreement with the noun. For example, saying "хронологический таблица" instead of "хронологическая таблица" (feminine form).
  Correction: Always match the adjective to the noun's gender, number, and case.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, such as stressing the first syllable instead of the third ("хро-но-ло-ГИ-ческий").
  Correction: Practice stressing the third syllable: [xrənəlɐˈɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian academic and historical contexts, the concept of chronology is highly valued, especially in literature, education, and documentation. The term "хронологический" often appears in discussions of historical events, timelines, or structured storytelling, reflecting a cultural emphasis on precision and order in such fields.

Related Concepts:

• время (time)
• история (history)
• последовательность (sequence)