timeline
|time-line|
B1
/ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/
sequence of events
Etymology
Etymology Information
'timeline' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'time' and 'line', where 'time' refers to a period and 'line' refers to a linear representation.
Historical Evolution
'timeline' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'time' and 'line' to represent a sequence of events.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a line representing time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events, often used in history or project management.
The timeline of the project showed all the key milestones.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35