chron·i·cle / ˈkränikəl/ • n. a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence. ∎  a work of fiction or nonfiction that describes a particular series of events.• v. [tr.] record (a related series of events) in a factual and detailed way.DERIVATIVES: chron·i·cler / -iklər/ n.

chronicle register of events in order of time. XIV. ME. cronikle — AN. cronicle, var. of OF. cronique (mod. chronique) — L. chronica — Gr. khroniká annals, sb. use of khronikós pert. to time (see prec.).