presentism
/ˈpreznt��zəm/noun
वर्तमानवाद (अतीत को आज के मूल्यों से आँकना)
Advanced word
noun
- 1
[U] often disapproving
the habit of judging people and events of the past by the values and ideas of the present
वर्तमानवाद (अतीत को आज के मूल्यों से आँकना)
- Historians warn against presentism when studying ancient societies.
- Criticising medieval kings for not believing in democracy is pure presentism.
- 2
[U]
the practice of going to work when you are ill or should not be working, so that you do your job less well
बीमार होते हुए भी काम पर जाना
- Presentism can cost companies more than absence does.
?Which word?
Do not confuse presentism (judging the past by today's values) and presenteeism, which is the more usual word for coming to work when you are ill.
Presentism (अतीत को आज के मूल्यों से आँकना) और presenteeism में भ्रम न करें, क्योंकि बीमार होते हुए भी काम पर आने के लिए presenteeism ही अधिक प्रचलित शब्द है।