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histogram a bar graph of a frequency distribution in which the frequency of a variable is represented by the height of the bar, and the class interval by the width, where each class interval is a summary of data that represents a range of independent variable values rather than a single value.
histology the scientific study of the microscopic structure of organic tissue. [2 definitions]
histolysis the breakdown and decomposition of organic tissue.
histone any of a group of simple proteins that are found in the nuclei of cells and are involved in the formation of chromatin.
histoplasmosis a mild infection or severe disease caused by a fungus taken into the body, sometimes attacking various organs or the nervous system.
historian one who writes about or is an expert on history.
historic significant in history. [4 definitions]
historical of or relating to history or to the past. [3 definitions]
historical linguistics the study of changes in a language over an extended period of time.
historically concerning what actually existed and occurred in past times.
historical materialism the Marxist principle holding that economic factors are predominant in forming and shaping social and political structures throughout history.
historical present the present tense, or the use of this tense in the narration of events occurring in the past.
historicity of an event, the fact of having occurred in history; historical authenticity.
historiographer one who specializes in analyzing, teaching, or developing the techniques, principles, and theories of historical scholarship. [2 definitions]
historiography the theories, methods, assumptions, and principles of historical research and writing. [3 definitions]
history a chronological narrative of past events. [5 definitions]
histrionic of or concerning actors or their work. [2 definitions]
histrionics (usu. used with a pl. verb) overly dramatic, emotional, or affected behavior. [2 definitions]
hit to deliver a blow or stroke to. [16 definitions]
hit-and-run denoting or pertaining to a driver who does not stop at the scene after causing an accident with his or her motor vehicle. [2 definitions]
hitch1 to connect or attach with or as if with a rope or straps, esp. loosely or temporarily. [9 definitions]