Annal

usgb/ˈæn.əl/
noun

A record of events year by year; a historical account.

The annals of history contain many significant events.
Visual representation of "annal" - A record of events year by year; a historical account.

Often appears as...

  • annals of history
  • military annals

Usage tips

Formal

historical annals,annual annals,chronological annals

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Contextual Use

When discussing history, 'annal' often refers to the chronological documentation of events.

Illustration for Contextual Use
In academic writing, consider using 'annal' to convey a sense of meticulous record-keeping.
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