Historical discontinuity
Example: The historian argued that the war marked a clear historical discontinuity.
Definition
"Historical discontinuity" refers to a significant break or rupture in the course of history, where past events or conditions abruptly change, leading to a new period or development that is distinct and separate from what came before. For example, the phrase describes moments when history shifts dramatically.
Translations
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discontinuidad histórica -
historische discontinuïteit -
discontinuïtat històrica -
discontinuité historique -
historische Diskontinuität
Etymology
The term "historical discontinuity" combines 'historical,' derived from the Greek 'historikos' meaning 'pertaining to history,' and 'discontinuity,' from Latin roots 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'continuus' meaning 'continuous.' Together, they describe a break or interruption in the flow of history, emphasizing sudden changes rather than gradual developments.
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"Historical discontinuity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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