Definitions for historical
hɪˈstɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈstɒr-his·tor·i·cal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. historicaladjective

   of or relating to the study of history

   "historical scholars"; "a historical perspective"

2. historicaladjective

   having once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary

   "the historical Jesus"; "doubt that a historical Camelot every existed"; "actual historical events"

3. historic, historicaladjective

   belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

   "historic victories"; "historical (or historic) times"; "a historical character"

4. diachronic, historicaladjective

   used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time

   "diachronic linguistics"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. historicaladjective

   Pertaining to the history, to what happened in the past.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HISTORICAL, HISTORICKadjective

   Etymology: historique, Fr. historicus, Latin.

   1. Containing or giving an account of facts and events.

   Because the beginning seemeth abrupt, it needs that you know the occasion of these several adventures; for the method of a poet historical is not such as of an historiographer. Edmund Spenser.

   Here rising bold, the patriot’s honest face;
   There warriors frowning in historick brass. Alexander Pope.

   2. Suitable or pertaining to history or narrative.

   In an historical relation we use terms that are most proper and best known. Thomas Burnet, Theory of the Earth.

   With equal justice and historick care,
   Their laws, their toils, their arms with his compare. Matthew Prior.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. historical

   History (derived from Ancient Greek ἱστορία (historía) 'inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation') is the systematic study and documentation of human activity. The time period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events. Historians seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers. History is not complete and still has debatable mysteries. History is also an academic discipline which uses narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events, and investigate their patterns of cause and effect. Historians often debate which narrative best explains an event, as well as the significance of different causes and effects. Historians also debate the nature of history as an end in itself, as well as its usefulness to give perspective on the problems of the present.Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources (such as the tales surrounding King Arthur), are usually classified as cultural heritage or legends. History differs from myth in that it is supported by verifiable evidence. However, ancient cultural influences have helped spawn variant interpretations of the nature of history which have evolved over the centuries and continue to change today. The modern study of history is wide-ranging, and includes the study of specific regions and the study of certain topical or thematic elements of historical investigation. History is often taught as a part of primary and secondary education, and the academic study of history is a major discipline in university studies. Herodotus, a 5th-century BC Greek historian, is often considered the "father of history" (as he was one of the first historians) in the Western tradition, although he has also been criticized as the "father of lies". Along with his contemporary Thucydides, he helped form the foundations for the modern study of past events and societies. Their works continue to be read today, and the gap between the culture-focused Herodotus and the military-focused Thucydides remains a point of contention or approach in modern historical writing. In East Asia, a state chronicle, the Spring and Autumn Annals, was reputed to date from as early as 722 BC, although only 2nd-century BC texts have survived.

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1. historical

   Historical refers to anything related to the past, history, or the study of past events. It can pertain to accounts, records, artifacts, buildings, events, phenomena, or any other entity that contributes to understanding the history or chronological record of a specific period, individual, group, or civilization.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Historicaladjective

   of or pertaining to history, or the record of past events; as, an historical poem; the historic page

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1. Historical

   Historic vs. Historical -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Historic and Historical.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'historical' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1827

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'historical' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3961

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'historical' in Adjectives Frequency: #243

Anagrams for historical »

1. his talc or i

How to pronounce historical?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of historical in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of historical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of historical in a Sentence

1. Stephen Curry:

   It's been a historical journey and start, we've got a lot more to accomplish. But just the ride that we're on and the way that we're gelling and find( ing) a way to win games has been amazing.

2. Nathan Raab:

   Any document that connects President Abraham Lincoln to the plight of the freed slaves is a remarkable and very important historical artifact, this letter in particular, highlights how his legacy is forever tied to not merely his leadership but his compassion and sense of right.

3. Kelly Laco:

   The court's decision today is a win for protecting religious freedom and American historical tradition.

4. Richard Young:

   I understand the way many people, especially African Americans, feel towards this but I think there is a historical value that African Americans must understand. We must not lose our history, everybody needs to reach into their heart and decide for themselves.

5. Morgan Stanley spokesman James Wiggins:

   Graystone stands behind its review process. Third Avenue has a strong track record as an investment manager and has found historical success in illiquid instruments.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=historical
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Historical
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=historical
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historical