historic
word
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/
hi-STOR-ik
/hɪstˈɒɹɪk/
hi-STO-rik
Definition
Describes something important in history or something that will be remembered for a long time because of its significance.
Usage & Nuances
"Historic" refers to things that are important in history, not just old. Don't confuse with "historical," which means related to history in general. Common phrases: "historic event," "historic moment." Often used in formal or public contexts.
Spanish: históricoPortuguese (BR): históricoPortuguese (PT): históricoChinese (Simplified): 历史性的 - 有历史意义的Chinese (Traditional): 歷史性的 - 有歷史意義的Hindi: ऐतिहासिकArabic: تاريخيBengali: ঐতিহাসিকRussian: исторический (важный для истории)Japanese: 歴史的（れきしてき）Vietnamese: lịch sử (quan trọng)Korean: 역사적인Turkish: tarihi (önemli)Urdu: تاریخی (اہم)Indonesian: bersejarah (penting dalam sejarah)
Example Sentences
The city has many historic buildings.
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It was a historic moment for the country.
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The treaty was a historic agreement between the two nations.
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Winning the championship was a historic achievement for the team.
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People gathered in the square to witness the historic speech.
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That restaurant is in a historic part of town, full of stories from the past.
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