annalistic
|an-na-lis-tic|
C2
/ˌænəˈlɪstɪk/
relating to annals / year-by-year records
Etymology
Etymology Information
'annalistic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'annales', where 'annus' meant 'year'.
Historical Evolution
'annalistic' developed via Medieval Latin and through Late Latin/Old French forms related to 'annales' into Middle English 'annals', and eventually into the modern English adjective 'annalistic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to annals or annual records', and over time it has retained that core meaning as 'relating to year-by-year records'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to annals or year-by-year records; written or arranged in the form of annals.
The historian's annalistic account listed events year by year.
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Last updated: 2025/08/15 00:51