Antonyms for historic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hi-stawr-ik, -stor-

Phonetic Transcription : hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr-

Definition of historic

Origin : 1660s, probably a back-formation from historical, perhaps influenced by French historique. What is historic is noted or celebrated in history; what is historical deals with history.

adj momentous, remarkable

Example sentences :

Four years of new experience have not belied our historic instinct.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Your achievements may not have sufficiently swelled the historic page.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

It will be observed that I take as historic records the statements of the Bible.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

I invite the reader to remark this road, for it is historic.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

We are not concerned now with the historic form in which the temptation occurred.
Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

A few other stations with historic names, and then The Hague.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

The young couple are now the guests of General Braxton at the historic Elms.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

Apart from its mining aspect, Mons is a city of historic importance.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

For Ypres had been rich in historic buildings and monuments of past days.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Patriotism and the joy of combat are leading notes in these Historic Ballads.
Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie

Synonyms for historic

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