HISTORIC
/(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of HISTORIC
A history, a non-fiction account of the past.
A historian.
Very important; noteworthy: having importance or significance in history.
"A historic opportunity"
Old-fashioned, untouched by modernity.
(grammar) Various grammatical tenses and moods specially used in retelling past events.
"The historic tenses include the imperfect, the pluperfect, and the future perfect."
Of, concerning, or in accordance with recorded history, (particularly) as opposed to legends, myths, and fictions.
"July 4, 1776, is a historic date. A great deal of historical research has been done on the events leading up to that day."
Of, concerning, or in accordance with the past generally.
Of, concerning, or in accordance with the scholarly discipline of history.
"The Royal Historical Society"
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Examples of HISTORIC in a Sentence
- "A historic opportunity"
- "The historic tenses include the imperfect, the pluperfect, and the future perfect."
- "July 4, 1776, is a historic date. A great deal of historical research has been done on the events leading up to that day."
- "The Royal Historical Society"
Word Details
Is HISTORIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HISTORIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HISTORIC uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HISTORIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | s | t | o | r | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HISTORIC
100 words from the letters in HISTORIC
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How to Use HISTORIC in Word Games
HISTORIC is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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