historicism
(hist-oric-ism)
3 syllables
Definition
the belief that historical context is important for understanding events and ideas
Example Sentence
Historicism helps us understand current events by looking at how similar situations have happened in the past.
More Example Sentences
In art, historicism can be seen when artists use styles from earlier periods to create new works.
Synonyms
historical perspective, contextualism
Antonyms
Syllables count:
3