Meaning of the word historical in English

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historical

US /hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl/
UK /hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl/
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Adjective

1.

of or concerning history; concerning past events

Example:
The museum has many historical artifacts.
She is studying historical linguistics.
2.

belonging to or characteristic of the past

Example:
The play is set in a historical period.
They visited many historical sites on their trip.
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