historic
/hɪˈstɒɹɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Very important; noteworthy: having importance or significance in history.
Adjective
Examples
A historic opportunity
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Old-fashioned, untouched by modernity.
Adjective
Examples
Sights are thick sown in the counties of York and Nottingham: the former is more historic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “historic” mean?
Very important; noteworthy: having importance or significance in history.
Is “historic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.