historically specific

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

relating to or characteristic of a particular period in history

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Examples (10)

  • Many social norms are historically specific and evolve over time.
  • The architectural style of that period was historically specific to its economic conditions.
  • Understanding the text requires knowledge of its historically specific context.
  • Her research examines how gender roles are historically specific constructs.
  • Each revolution has its own historically specific causes and consequences.
  • The concept of individualism is not universal but historically specific to Western thought.
  • These legal frameworks are historically specific to the post-war era.
  • Art movements are often historically specific, reflecting the values of their time.
  • We must recognize that our perspectives are historically specific and not absolute.
  • The challenges faced by that society were historically specific to its unique circumstances.