Periodiseren
Example: Historici proberen gebeurtenissen nauwkeurig te periodiseren voor beter begrip.
Definition
"Periodiseren" means to divide historical events or eras into distinct periods or phases to facilitate better understanding and analysis. It involves organizing timelines into segments based on significant changes or developments in history.
Etymology
The word "periodiseren" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Greek word 'periodos,' meaning 'a way around' or 'a cycle,' combined with the suffix '-iseren,' which forms verbs indicating the process of making or becoming. Did you know? The practice of 'periodiseren' reflects historians' effort to make sense of the continuous flow of time by breaking it into manageable parts.
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"Periodiseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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