historic

adjective

his·tor·ic hi-ˈstȯr-ik How to pronounce historic (audio)

-ˈstär-

: historical: such as

: famous or important in history

historic battlefields

: having great and lasting importance

a historic occasion

: known or established in the past

historic interest rates

: dating from or preserved from a past time or culture

historic buildings

historic artifacts

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historic or historical?

Do you experience a slight pause before using either of these words as you try to remember which one is correct and whether it should be preceded by an or a? If so, you’re not alone, for many people find this pair particularly tricky. Historic and historical are both occasionally found preceded by an, since the initial h in each word was formerly left unpronounced. Now this h is heard, and a is far more common than an (by a ratio of about 4 to 1 in American English).

Historic and historical have been used interchangeably by many writers, even in recent years. If you would like to avoid being corrected, however, use historical for matters relating to history (the historical society), and historic to refer to things having great and lasting importance (a historic occasion).

Example Sentences

It's wonderful to see so many people here on this historic occasion. She returned safely from her historic flight into space. The court made a historic decision last week. They know of many historic volcanic eruptions in the area. the historic importance of the river

Recent Examples on the Web Also harmed would be the city’s historic district and picturesque Riverwalk.

Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Experts say Pakistan is responsible for only 0.4% of the world's historic emissions that are blamed for climate change.

Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 What was once a 19th-century railroad town is now the location of Old Town Spring, a walkable historic district with more than 100 local shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Located in the heart of Nantucket’s downtown historic district, this restaurant is open throughout the week, although the showstopping dish, duck carnitas for two, is only available during dinner service.

Stacey Lastoe, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The ninth annual Main Street Music Festival is coming up on Sept. 17 from noon to 8 p.m., in the historic district.

Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 The house, on the edge of the campus of Miss Porter’s School, isn’t part of the area’s local historic district.

Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 Sep. 2022 Beacon Hill is a historic district and one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods, according to listing agent Collin Bray of Century 21 Cityside.

Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 That historic district is roughly between East North Avenue, East Lafayette Place, North Terrace Avenue and North Summit Avenue.

Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	historic
释义	historic adjective his·tor·ic hi-ˈstȯr-ik -ˈstär- : historical: such as a : famous or important in history historic battlefields b : having great and lasting importance a historic occasion c : known or established in the past historic interest rates d : dating from or preserved from a past time or culture historic buildings historic artifacts Did you know? historic or historical? Do you experience a slight pause before using either of these words as you try to remember which one is correct and whether it should be preceded by an or a? If so, you’re not alone, for many people find this pair particularly tricky. Historic and historical are both occasionally found preceded by an, since the initial h in each word was formerly left unpronounced. Now this h is heard, and a is far more common than an (by a ratio of about 4 to 1 in American English). Historic and historical have been used interchangeably by many writers, even in recent years. If you would like to avoid being corrected, however, use historical for matters relating to history (the historical society), and historic to refer to things having great and lasting importance (a historic occasion). Synonyms big consequential earth-shattering earthshaking eventful important major material meaningful momentous monumental much significant substantial tectonic weighty See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It's wonderful to see so many people here on this historic occasion. She returned safely from her historic flight into space. The court made a historic decision last week. They know of many historic volcanic eruptions in the area. the historic importance of the river Recent Examples on the Web Also harmed would be the city’s historic district and picturesque Riverwalk. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Experts say Pakistan is responsible for only 0.4% of the world's historic emissions that are blamed for climate change. Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 What was once a 19th-century railroad town is now the location of Old Town Spring, a walkable historic district with more than 100 local shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Located in the heart of Nantucket’s downtown historic district, this restaurant is open throughout the week, although the showstopping dish, duck carnitas for two, is only available during dinner service. Stacey Lastoe, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The ninth annual Main Street Music Festival is coming up on Sept. 17 from noon to 8 p.m., in the historic district. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 The house, on the edge of the campus of Miss Porter’s School, isn’t part of the area’s local historic district. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 Sep. 2022 Beacon Hill is a historic district and one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods, according to listing agent Collin Bray of Century 21 Cityside. Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 That historic district is roughly between East North Avenue, East Lafayette Place, North Terrace Avenue and North Summit Avenue. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1594, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition historic adjective his·tor·ic hi-ˈstȯr-ik : famous in history historic adjective as in major having great meaning or lasting effect a historic peace agreement between the two nations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance major important significant big monumental substantial meaningful momentous tectonic exceptional pivotal remarkable eventful distinguished much strategic material consequential outstanding earthshaking seminal distinctive decisive weighty earth-shattering notable noteworthy outstanding impressive prominent serious crucial great fateful worthy famous valuable fatal prestigious central key critical illustrious grave earnest worthwhile eminent sincere essential noble preeminent renowned notorious vital all-important heavy Antonyms & Near Antonyms small minor trivial little unimportant inconsequential insignificant slight trifling negligible inconsiderable petty obscure worthless unknown paltry anonymous nameless uncelebrated See More
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