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ahistorical

/ˌeɪhɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or denoting matters not influenced by historical events or processes.


Variants
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ahistoric , ahistorical , ahistorically , ahistoricism , ahistoricisms , ahistoricities , ahistoricity
Etymology
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From the Greek word a- (meaning 'not') + historikos (meaning 'historical')


Trivia
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  1. The term 'ahistorical' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

  2. Some philosophers argue that certain moral truths are ahistorical, meaning they apply to all people at all times.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anachronism: An object, person, or event that is, or is represented as being, out of its correct historical time.

  2. Mythology: A body or collection of stories, including those concerning the origin and the gods of a people.


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In literature, 'ahistorical' is used to describe works that disregard historical context or facts. In philosophy, it refers to the study of timeless truths or concepts that exist beyond history.

How to Memorize "ahistorical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a timeline with no historical events marked on it. This represents the concept of 'ahistorical'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ahistorical' with the idea of timelessness or universality.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'a-' means 'not' and 'historical' means 'related to history'. Together, 'ahistorical' means 'not related to history'.


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