historical

B1
Pronunciation
/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/
/hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A historical romance.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 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.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The Royal Historical Society
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • historical-political