historic (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/

Definition

Famous or important in history, or potentially so in the future.

Examples

• The discovery of penicillin was a historic moment for medicine.

• They are hoping to make historic changes to the company's structure.

• The building is a historic landmark, visited by thousands every year.

Synonyms of historic

Words with a similar meaning to historic:

• important
• significant
• memorable
• momentous

Antonyms of historic

Words with the opposite meaning to historic:

• unimportant
• trivial
• ordinary

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