historical

• Sich auf die Geschichte oder auf Ereignisse und Zustände der Vergangenheit beziehend; auch: für die Geschichte bedeutsam oder in ihrer Entwicklung betrachtet.

Relating to the past, or events that happened in history.

1. Relating to the pastB1formal

   Connected with the study or representation of past events.

   Historisch

   • She is reading a historical novel set in the 18th century.
   • The museum has a large collection of historical artifacts.
   • Historical records show that the city was founded in 1066.

   Synonymeactualarchivalauthenticdocumentedfactualrecorded

2. Important in historyB1formal

   Having significance or importance in the context of history.

   Historisch

   • The signing of the treaty was a historical moment.
   • This is a historical event that will be remembered for centuries.
   • The building is of great historical value.

   Synonymeconsequentialepoch-makinghistoriclandmarkmemorablemomentousnotablesignificant