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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnnal
/ˈæn.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A record of events year by year; a historical account.
"The annals of the ancient civilization provide invaluable insights into their culture." - 2
A chronological account of events in a specific field or area.
"The annals of science document significant discoveries and advancements over the centuries."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'annal' originates from the Latin 'annalis', meaning 'of a year', which is derived from 'annus', meaning 'year'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, evolving to refer specifically to historical records arranged chronologically.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Annal" is said worldwide
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Annales
Transliteration: an-al
"Les annales de l'histoire sont essentielles pour comprendre le passé."
Annalen
Transliteration: an-al-en
"Die Annalen der Geschichte bieten wertvolle Einblicke."
Annali
Transliteration: an-na-li
"Gli annali della scienza documentano importanti scoperte."
Anales
Transliteration: a-na-les
"Los anales de la historia son fundamentales para entender el pasado."
Anais
Transliteration: a-nays
"Os anais da ciência documentam descobertas significativas."
वार्षिकी
Transliteration: Varshiki
"इतिहास की वार्षिकी अतीत को समझने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
年鉴
Transliteration: niánjiàn
"历史年鉴对于理解过去至关重要。"
연대기
Transliteration: yeondae-gi
"역사의 연대기는 과거를 이해하는 데 중요하다."
年報
Transliteration: nenpō
"歴史の年報は過去を理解するために重要です。"
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