historical
[adjective]
Synonyms: factual, actual, attested, authentic, documented, real

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

his‧tor‧i‧cal W2 /hɪˈstɒrɪkəl $ -ˈstɔː-, -ˈstɑː-/ adjective [usually before noun]
[Word Family: noun: historian, history, prehistory; adjective: historic, prehistoric, historical; adverb: historically]

1. relating to the past:
places of historical interest
It is important to look at the novel in its historical context.

2. connected to the study of history
historical evidence/research etc

3. historical events, facts, people etc happened or existed in the past:
Was King Arthur a real historical figure?

4. describing or based on events in the past:
a historical novel
—historically /-kli/ adverb:
How historically significant is this discovery?

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

historical
adjective
BAD: We shall be taking you to see several interesting historical places.
GOOD: We shall be taking you to see several interesting historic places.

Usage Note:
See note at HISTORIC 1 (historic)

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