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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to history or to the past.
I'm particularly interested in historical subjects such as the causes of war.The Boston Massacre was an historical event that took place in 1770.- antonyms:
- contemporary
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| definition 2: |
representing or based upon history.
Shakespeare wrote historical plays in addition to comedies and tragedies.- similar words:
- period
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| definition 3: |
based on or relating to the records of history, as opposed to the stories of legend or myth.
The historical Pocahontas differs greatly from film versions.- antonyms:
- mythical
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historically (adv.), historicalness (n.) |
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