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Meaning of historical in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /hɪˈstɔrək(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    historical

    Definitions

    1. having once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary

    Examples

    • « the historical Jesus »
    • « doubt that a historical Camelot every existed »
    • « actual historical events »

    Synonyms

    • real
    • existent
  2. 2. belonging to the past

    Examples

    • « of what is important or famous in the past »
    • « historic victories »
    • « historical (or historic) times »
    • « a historical character »

    Synonyms

    • past
  3. Qualitative Adjective

    historical

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Latin from Greek historikos (see historic)

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the study of history

    Examples

    • « historical scholars »
    • « a historical perspective »

    Antonyms

    • ahistorical
  4. 2. used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time

    Examples

    • « diachronic linguistics »

    Antonyms

    • synchronic
    • descriptive

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