Historical: meaning, definitions and examples

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historical

 

[ hษชหˆstษ”หrษชkษ™l ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

study of past events

Relating to the study or representation of past events, especially those of historical significance. Involving or concerning events in the past. Connected with history; based on events in history. Having once existed or lived in the real world, as opposed to being legendary or fictional.

Synonyms

ancient, historic, past, traditional

Examples of usage

  • Historical research is crucial for understanding the past.
  • She has a deep interest in historical events.
  • The movie is set in a historical period.
  • His historical novel is based on true events.
  • The historical accuracy of the document is being questioned.
Context #2 | Adjective

famous or important in history

Famous or important in history. Remembered or celebrated because of significant achievements. Having great and lasting importance.

Synonyms

memorable, notable, remarkable, significant

Examples of usage

  • The historical figures in the painting are iconic.
  • This building is a historical landmark.
  • Her speech was a historical moment in our country's history.
  • The battle was a historical turning point in the war.
  • The historical significance of the event cannot be understated.

Translations

Translations of the word "historical" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น histรณrico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคคเคฟเคนเคพเคธเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช historisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sejarah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะพั€ะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ historyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญดๅฒ็š„ (ใ‚Œใใ—ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท historique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ histรณrico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tarihi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ์‚ฌ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฑูŠุฎูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ historickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ historickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ†ๅฒ็š„ (lรฌshว de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgodovinski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถgulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะธั…ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tarixi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ histรณrico

Word origin

The word 'historical' originates from the late 16th century, coming from the French word 'historique', and from late Latin 'historicalis'. It is derived from the word 'history', which itself comes from the Greek 'historia', meaning 'inquiry' or 'knowledge acquired by investigation'. The concept of history and the importance of studying past events have been integral to human civilization, shaping our understanding of the world and our place in it.

See also: historian, historic, histrionic, prehistoric, prehistorical.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,315, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.