Historicizing
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪstɔɹɪkˈaɪˈzi/
Historicizing (verb)
- To describe something as part of a past time, showing how it developed and what it meant then.
- To treat an idea or event as if it belongs to a specific historical period, not as a general truth.
Examples
- The author historicized the event to show its context.
- The report historicized the change by linking it to earlier years.