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history

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/
Meanings
  • noun

    A continuous, sequential narrative or record of past events, especially of historical importance.

    - "The history of the Roman Empire is a fascinating subject."
    - "She studied ancient history in college."
  • noun

    A statement or account of past events, especially one officially published.

    - "The history of the company was published in a book."
    - "The history of the project was presented at the conference."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/



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  2. /ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/



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Synonyms

background , past , log , medical history , account , chronicle , story , tale
Rhymes
Words rhyming with history
story , glory , mory , dory
Variants
List of all variants of history that leads to same result
histories , history , history is on someone's side , history repeats itself , history has shown , history shows shown , history shows/has shown , ancient histories , ancient history , case histories , case history , life histories , life history , natural histories , natural history , oral historian , oral histories , oral history , (can) trace one's history (back) to , can trace her history back to , can trace his history back to , can trace one's history back to , can trace their history back to , trace her history to , trace his history to , trace one's history to , trace their history to
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

histories, history's, historian, historic, historically

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French histoire ('story, account, news'), from Latin storia ('a knowing, learning'), from histor ('one who knows, learns, inquires, relates, or writes down'), from histōr ('a story, tale, account, inquiry'), from histōrēin ('to inquire, learn, know'), from histēr ('memory').

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded human memory is 75,000 digits of pi, which was memorized by a Chinese man named Luo Chengpei in 1995.

  2. The word 'history' comes from the Greek word for 'inquiry' or 'knowledge'.

  3. The study of history is called historiography.

  4. The first recorded history was probably kept by the ancient Sumerians around 4000 BC.

  5. The study of history is important because it helps us understand the past, learn from past mistakes, and appreciate the cultural and intellectual achievements of human civilization.

Related Concepts
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  1. Historiography: The branch of history concerned with the interpretation and analysis of historical sources and the writing of history.

  2. Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Culture
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History has been a significant part of human culture since ancient civilizations. It has been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to preserve and pass down knowledge, values, and traditions. History has also been a source of inspiration for many works of art and literature, such as Dante's Divine Comedy, Shakespeare's plays, and Tolstoy's War and Peace.

How to Memorize "history"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize history, try creating mental images of the events and people described in your textbook or historical account. For example, imagine the scene of a battle or the layout of a city.
    - To help visualize history, create a timeline or a diagram of the events and their relationships.

  2. associate

    - To memorize history, try associating facts and dates with memorable images or personal experiences. For example, associate the date of a battle with a memorable image or a personal experience.
    - Try creating acronyms or mnemonic devices to help remember historical facts.

  3. mnemonics

    - One common mnemonic device for memorizing historical facts is the method of loci, or the memory palace. This involves mentally placing information in different locations in a familiar environment, such as your home.
    - Another mnemonic device is the method of association, which involves connecting new information to existing knowledge. For example, associate a new historical fact with a fact you already know.

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