ahistorical
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/ˌeɪhɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
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/ˌeɪhɪˈstɒrɪkəl/
not historical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ahistorical' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'historical', which comes from the Greek word 'historikos', meaning 'of history'.
Historical Evolution
'ahistorical' was formed by adding the prefix 'a-' to 'historical', which was derived from the Greek word 'historikos'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not historical', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not concerned with or related to history or historical development.
The novel takes an ahistorical approach to the events of the 20th century.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 12:36