historic

Word parts

history + -ic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /(h)ɪˈstɒrɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /(h)ɪˈstɔrɪk/

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Adjective

Positive historic

Comparative more historic

Superlative most historic

1. If something is historic, it is important to history.

   This historic event will be remembered for generations.

Usage notes

• Historic can be preceded by an or a, because it starts with a non-silent h but has an emphasis on the second syllable.