Word HISTORICAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

historical

🇺🇸 [hɪˈstɔrɪkəl]

Meanings

Relating to history or the study of past events. Historical is often used to describe objects, events, or records that have been preserved or documented as part of history.

Examples

• The museum has a collection of historical artifacts.
• They wrote a historical novel based on true events.
• Historical records show that the city was founded in the 15th century.

Synonyms

past • archival • ancient

Antonyms

contemporary • modern • current