annalistically
|an-na-lis-ti-cal-ly|
/ˌænəˈlɪstɪk/
(annalistic)
relating to annals / year-by-year records
Etymology
'annalistic' originates from Latin, specifically the adjective 'annalis', where 'annus' meant 'year'.
'annalistic' developed from Medieval Latin 'annales' (yearly records) which passed into Middle English as 'annal'/'annales' and later formed the adjective 'annalistic' in modern English.
Initially it meant 'pertaining to annual records or years', and over time it has come to mean 'relating to annals or recorded year-by-year accounts' (the core sense has largely been preserved).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner characteristic of annals or annalists; written or presented in a year-by-year, chronological, often concise record.
The old chronicle was written annalistically, with a brief entry for each year.
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Last updated: 2025/08/15 01:07