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ɪk, -ˈstɒr- adjective
1.
well-known or important in history: a historic building; historic occasions.
2.
historical ( defs 1–5 ).
Origin:
1605–15; < Latin historicus < Greek historikós historical, scientific, equivalent to histor(ía) inquiry (see history) + -ikos -ic
1605–15; < Latin historicus < Greek historikós historical, scientific, equivalent to histor(ía) inquiry (see history) + -ikos -ic
Related forms
non·his·tor·ic, adjective
pseu·do·his·tor·ic, adjective
qua·si-his·tor·ic, adjective
sem·i·his·tor·ic, adjective
su·per·his·tor·ic, adjective
Synonyms
1. notable, renowned, famous, famed, memorable.
1. notable, renowned, famous, famed, memorable.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | famous or likely to become famous in history; significant |
| 2. | historical historical historical historical a less common word for historical |
| 3. | linguistics Also: secondary (of Latin, Greek, or Sanskrit verb tenses) referring to past time |
| usage A distinction is usually made between historic (important, significant) and historical (pertaining to history): a historic decision; a historical perspective | |
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