Continuity hypothesis
Example: The continuity hypothesis explains how ancient traditions influence modern cultures.
Definition
"Continuity hypothesis" refers to the idea in history that ancient traditions, customs, or social structures persist and influence modern cultures over time, suggesting a continuous and unbroken development rather than abrupt changes or discontinuities.
Translations
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hipótesis de continuidad -
continuïteitshypothese -
hipòtesi de continuïtat -
hypothèse de continuité -
Kontinuitätshypothese
Etymology
The term "continuity hypothesis" combines 'continuity,' which comes from the Latin 'continuus,' meaning uninterrupted, and 'hypothesis,' from Greek 'hypotithenai,' meaning to suppose or propose. It was coined to describe the theory proposing ongoing cultural or historical connections across time.
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"Continuity hypothesis" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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