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historical

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to history; pertaining to past events.

  • noun

    A person who studies, teaches, or writes about history.

  • noun

    A record or account of past events.


Pronunciation
  1. /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/



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Antonyms

ahistorical , anachronistic , expected , future , projected , contemporary , modern , present , present-day
Synonyms

ancient , bygone , former , old , past , historial , historic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with historical
storial , coronal
Variants
List of all variants of historical that leads to same result
historical , historicalness , historicalnesses , historic , historical materialism , historical materialisms , historical present , historical presents , historical museum , historical society , anti-historical , antihistorical , art historical , art historically , Chaco Culture National Historical Park , Harpers Ferry
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French historial, from histoire 'story, history'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The term 'history' comes from the Greek word 'historia', meaning 'inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation'.

  2. The study of history is often divided into different subfields, including archaeology, anthropology, economics, and political science.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Ancient history: The study of historical events from the beginning of recorded human history up to the Early Middle Ages.

  2. Modern history: The study of historical events from the Early Middle Ages to the present day.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Historical has significant cultural importance as it relates to the study and understanding of past events and their impact on present society. It is used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to explore themes of the past, identity, and human experience.

How to Memorize "historical"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize historical events as if you are there, imagine the sights, sounds, and feelings. For example, visualize the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

  2. associate

    - Associate historical facts with memorable dates, such as associating the signing of the Magna Carta with 1215.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use mnemonics to remember historical facts. For example, use the acronym PEOPLE to remember the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Pyramids, Hanging Gardens, Statue of Zeus, Temple of Artemis, Colossus, Stonehenge, and Lighthouse of Alexandria.


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