historic

B1
Pronunciation
/(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/
/(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A history, a non-fiction account of the past.

2 Definition

A historian.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Very important; noteworthy: having importance or significance in history.

Example Sentences
  • A historic opportunity
2 Definition

Old-fashioned, untouched by modernity.

3 Definition

(grammar) Various grammatical tenses and moods specially used in retelling past events.

Example Sentences
  • The historic tenses include the imperfect, the pluperfect, and the future perfect.
4 Definition

Of, concerning, or in accordance with recorded history, (particularly) as opposed to legends, myths, and fictions.

Example Sentences
  • July 4, 1776, is a historic date. A great deal of historical research has been done on the events leading up to that day.
5 Definition

Of, concerning, or in accordance with the past generally.

6 Definition

Of, concerning, or in accordance with the scholarly discipline of history.

Example Sentences
  • The Royal Historical Society
7 Definition

Forming compound adjectives with the meaning "historical/~" or "historically":

Example Sentences
  • historical-political