periodization

[ peer-ee-uh-duh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study.

periodization

/ ˌpɪərɪədaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of dividing history into periods

Word History and Origins

Origin of periodization¹

First recorded in 1935–40; period + -ization

Example Sentences

To some degree any periodization is a matter of convenience, and it should be accepted as such.

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