Historic

Pronunciation: /hɪˈstɔrɪk/

Definitions of historic

adjective describing a significant event or period in history; important or influential in history

Example Sentences

A1 The historic building is very old and beautiful.

A2 I visited a historic castle during my vacation.

B1 The historic event changed the course of history.

B2 The city is known for its historic landmarks and architecture.

C1 The historic treaty marked a turning point in international relations.

C2 The historic artifacts in the museum are priceless and well-preserved.

Examples of historic in a Sentence

formal The historic building has been preserved for future generations to appreciate.

informal I can't believe we get to stay in this historic hotel for the weekend!

slang That historic concert last night was lit!

figurative Her decision to quit her job was a historic moment in her life.

Grammatical Forms of historic

• past tense: historicked
• plural: historics
• comparative: more historic
• superlative: most historic
• present tense: historics
• future tense: will historic
• perfect tense: has historic
• continuous tense: is historicking
• singular: historic
• positive degree: historic
• infinitive: to historic
• gerund: historicking
• participle: historicked

Origin and Evolution of historic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'historic' originated from the Latin word 'historicus', which was derived from the Greek word 'historikos' meaning 'of or for inquiry, historical'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to denote something of significance in history or related to the study of history, the word 'historic' has evolved to also describe events, places, or objects that are famous or important in history.