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- pronunciation:
- hI
sto
rihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
significant in history.
The historic Treaty of Versailles brought a formal end to war between Germany and the Allied Powers.- similar words:
- landmark
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| definition 2: |
of very great significance or importance and therefore likely to be remembered in history; momentous.
Today's opening of the new bridge is a historic event. |
| definition 3: |
established or recorded in the past.
Historic temperatures for this day show an all-time high of 102 °F. |
| definition 4: |
dating from the distant, or relatively distant, past.
This historic ship is on display in the harbor museum.The residents of the community came together to protect their historic library. |
| related words: |
fatal, memorable, monumental, venerable |
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