historicity

[ his-tuh-ris-i-tee ]

noun

1. historical authenticity.

historicity

/ ˌhɪstəˈrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. historical authenticity

Word History and Origins

Origin of historicity¹

1875–80; probably < French historicité. See historic, -ity

Example Sentences

The film is a rich blend of historicity and poetry, revealing Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin’s story in a nonlinear fashion that starts out deeply romantic, turning more pragmatic as she leans into her power as a businesswoman.

From Los Angeles Times

As I see it, there is a great lack of specific historicity and context with such claims.

From Salon

“Manhunt” wears its historicity lightly, and its tone and dialogue lean decidedly contemporary.

From New York Times

Modi’s critics and opposition leaders have questioned the scepter’s historicity and said the emblem is appropriate for a monarchy, not a democracy.

From Washington Times

He accepted modern levels of doubt about the historicity of scripture and understood the reasons for skepticism about organized religion.

From Washington Post