De historische discontinuïteit
Example: De historische discontinuïteit markeert het einde van een tijdperk.
Definition
"De historische discontinuïteit" refers to a significant break or interruption in historical development, marking the end of one era and the beginning of another, often characterized by profound social, political, or cultural changes that disrupt the previous continuity.
Etymology
The term "de historische discontinuïteit" combines the Dutch word 'historische,' meaning 'historical,' with 'discontinuïteit,' derived from Latin roots where 'dis-' means 'apart' and 'continuus' means 'continuous.' It literally means a break in continuity, highlighting a gap or rupture in history.
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"De historische discontinuïteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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