B1
historic vs historical
Historic means important in history (a historic moment); historical means connected with the past or with history as a subject (historical records).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| historicadjective/hɪˈstɔːr.ɪk/ | Meaning important in history, or likely to be remembered as important in the future | Goes with historic building | Example The two leaders signed a historic agreement to end the conflict. |
| historicaladjective/hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl/ | Meaning connected with the past or with studying history | Goes with historical site | Example I enjoy reading historical novels set in old Hanoi. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The party won a victory in the local elections.