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Ahistoric

/ˌeɪ.hɪˈstɔːr.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Not concerned with or relating to history; lacking historical context.

    "The ahistoric view of the event fails to acknowledge its significant background."
  2. 2

    Existing or occurring outside of historical time; not influenced by historical events.

    "The artist's ahistoric style makes it difficult to place their work within any specific era."

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The term 'ahistoric' is derived from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'historic' from the Greek 'historikos', which relates to history. The word emerged in the early 20th century to describe concepts or perspectives that disregard historical context.

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