La hipótesis de continuidad
Example: La hipótesis de continuidad explica cómo se mantuvieron las tradiciones antiguas.
Definition
"La hipótesis de continuidad" refers to the historical theory that suggests traditions, cultures, or institutions have persisted over time without interruption. It explains how ancient customs and practices have been maintained continuously through generations.
Etymology
The phrase "la hipótesis de continuidad" combines Spanish words where "hipótesis" means hypothesis, originating from Greek 'hypotithenai' meaning 'to suppose,' and "continuidad" derives from Latin 'continuus,' meaning uninterrupted or unbroken. Together, they describe a supposition of ongoing persistence, commonly used in historical contexts.
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"La hipótesis de continuidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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the continuity hypothesis