historic

[ hi-stawr-ik, -stor- ]

adjective

1. well-known or important in history:

   a historic building;

   historic occasions.

   Synonyms: memorable, famed, famous, renowned, notable

2. historical ( defs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ).

historic

/ hɪˈstɒrɪk /

adjective

1. famous or likely to become famous in history; significant
2. a less common word for historical historical historical historical historical
3. Alsosecondary linguistics (of Latin, Greek, or Sanskrit verb tenses) referring to past time

Usage

A distinction is usually made between historic (important, significant) and historical (pertaining to history): a historic decision; a historical perspective

Other Words From

• nonhis·toric adjective
• pseudo·his·toric adjective
• quasi-his·toric adjective
• semi·his·toric adjective
• super·his·toric adjective
• unhis·toric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of historic¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin historicus, from Greek historikós “historical, scientific,” from histor(ía) “inquiry” ( history ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

In a ruling on Wednesday, Mr Justice Clive Sheldon dismissed Ms Hippolyte's case, saying she had not suffered a "historic injustice".

From BBC

In addition, it only covers remains under 100 years old, meaning many historic remains would not be in scope.

From BBC

The place to start is with conservatives’ historic disdain for Medicaid.

From Los Angeles Times

So the Dodgers can strengthen baseball’s best lineup, deepen their historic batting order, tighten their versatile defense, become even more exciting, more enchanting, more unbeatable.

From Los Angeles Times

India's forthcoming cricket tour of Australia continues a historic rivalry that has evolved since 1947-48.

From BBC

Related Words

• consequential
• extraordinary
• famous
• important
• memorable
• significant