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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConnaissance historique
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s i.stɔ.ʁik
"La connaissance historique est essentielle pour comprendre notre passé."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The understanding and interpretation of past events, societies, and cultures.
"Studying historical knowledge helps us understand the context of current societal issues." - 2
Information and insights gained from historical research and analysis.
"His historical knowledge of the Renaissance period was impressive during the discussion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'historical' derives from the Greek word 'historikos', meaning 'of history', which evolved through Latin 'historicus' into Middle English. 'Knowledge' comes from Old English 'cnāwledge', rooted in 'cnāwan' meaning 'to know'. Together, they signify the understanding and awareness of past events.
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Connaissance historique
Transliteration: kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s i.stɔ.ʁik
"La connaissance historique est essentielle pour comprendre notre passé."
Historisches Wissen
Transliteration: hɪsˈtoːʁɪʃəs ˈvɪsən
"Historisches Wissen hilft uns, die Gegenwart zu verstehen."
Conoscenza storica
Transliteration: ko.noˈʃɛn.tsa ˈstɔ.ri.ka
"La conoscenza storica è fondamentale per analizzare gli eventi attuali."
Conocimiento histórico
Transliteration: ko.no.θiˈmen.to isˈto.ɾi.ko
"El conocimiento histórico nos permite entender mejor el presente."
Conhecimento histórico
Transliteration: ko.ɲe.siˈmen.tu is.to.ʁi.ku
"O conhecimento histórico é vital para a compreensão da sociedade."
ऐतिहासिक ज्ञान
Transliteration: aitihasik gyaan
"ऐतिहासिक ज्ञान हमें अतीत को समझने में मदद करता है।"
历史知识
Transliteration: lìshǐ zhīshì
"历史知识帮助我们理解当今社会。"
역사적 지식
Transliteration: yeoksajeok jisik
"역사적 지식은 현재를 이해하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
歴史的知識
Transliteration: rekishiteki chishiki
"歴史的知識は現在を理解するのに役立ちます。"
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