La discontinuidad histórica
Example: La discontinuidad histórica alteró profundamente el curso de la civilización.
Definition
"La discontinuidad histórica" refers to a significant break or interruption in the chronological sequence of historical events, causing a major change in the development or course of civilization, as illustrated by disruptions altering the flow of societal progress.
Etymology
The term "la discontinuidad histórica" combines 'discontinuidad,' derived from Latin 'dis-' meaning apart and 'continuitas' meaning continuity, with 'histórica,' relating to history. Together, they emphasize a break or gap in historical continuity, highlighting moments when usual progress is interrupted.
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"La discontinuidad histórica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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