historical
Translation
historical
Examples
This is a historical document.
This is a historical document.
It was a historical moment for the country.
It was a historical moment for the country.
Grammar Patterns
((historical)) ((noun)) relating to history This is a historical document.
Similar Words
Synonyms: past, ancient; Antonyms: contemporary, modern
Etymology
From Latin 'historia' (history) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'historical' as relating to a 'story' from the past.