historic
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of HISTORIC
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a
[more historic; most historic]
:
famous or important in history
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a/an historic event
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historic landmarks
b
[more historic; most historic]
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having great and lasting importance
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It's wonderful to see so many people here on this historic occasion.
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She returned safely from her historic flight into space.
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The court made a historic decision last week.
c
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happening or existing in the past
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historic interest rates
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They know of many historic volcanic eruptions in the area.
d
:
considered in comparison with the past
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Unemployment is at a historic low. [=an all-time low; the rate of unemployment is lower than it has ever been]
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of or relating to history or the past
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historical
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the historic importance of the river
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historic artifacts/relics
