English

historical

hɪˈstɔrɪk(ə)l, hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl, hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl, hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl
Meaning: connected with studying or representing things from the past
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl, hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl, hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl

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Example sentences

The museum houses a large collection of historical documents.
The museum houses a large collection of historical documents.
She has a keen interest in historical architecture.
She has a keen interest in historical architecture.
The historical value of these documents is immense.
The historical value of these documents is immense.
She is reading a historical novel.
She is reading a historical novel.
I enjoy reading historical fiction because it brings the past to life.
I enjoy reading historical fiction because it brings the past to life.

Usage Notes

Refers to things belonging to or concerning history, as opposed to legends or fiction.

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