parahistory

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noun

The hypothetical study of historical evidence or artifacts obtained through unconventional means, such as time travel.

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Meanings

nounparahistory (usually uncountable, plural parahistories)

plural parahistories

  1. uncountableusuallyThe hypothetical study of historical evidence or artifacts obtained through unconventional means, such as time travel.

Origin

From para- + history.

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APA

parahistory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parahistory

MLA

“parahistory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parahistory. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “parahistory,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parahistory.

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