historic
pronunciation
How to pronounce historic in British English:
UK [hɪˈstɒrɪk]
How to pronounce historic in American English:
US [hɪˈstɔːrɪk]
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- Adjective:
- belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
- important in history
Word Origin
- historic (adj.)
- 1660s, probably a back-formation from historical, perhaps influenced by French historique. What is historic is noted or celebrated in history; what is historical deals with history.
Example
- 1. The wall ran in front of the historic landmark .
- 2. It is sure to be a historic undertaking .
- 3. Even members of the historic leadership of al-qaeda have criticised mr bin laden 's strategy .
- 4. That is an historic achievement .
- 5. This historic change was inevitable .