Synonyms for

Historical

Verb / hɪˈstɔ:rɪkʌl / Another word for historical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to the past and history, particularly in reference to human society

Synonyms & similar words

synchronic historic ahistorical diachronic past antique ancient archaic classical dated historic old old-fashioned outmoded out-of-date vintage retro period timeless traditional heritage ancestral traditional nostalgic

Synonyms by register

Formal

archival chronological documentary

Informal

old-fashioned past vintage

Literary

anecdotal legendary mythic

Antonyms

future modern contemporary present current new unhistorical

Common collocations

  • historical context
  • historical significance
  • historical event
  • historical record
  • historical period
  • historical accuracy
  • historical site
  • historical novel

Word family

noun history
adverb historically

Usage note

Often used to describe events, objects, or periods that are part of the past. Can also refer to the study of history itself.

Example sentences

  1. The historical documents were carefully preserved in the archives.
  2. The historical reenactment was a popular attraction at the fair.
  3. The town has a lot of historical buildings from the 19th century.
  4. The historical society is dedicated to preserving local history.
  5. The historical novel was set in medieval Europe.

Quotes

  • History is written by the victors.
  • Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
  • The past is never dead. It's not even past.

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