Historic
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Famous or important in history, or having great significance and likely to be remembered. Relating to past events of lasting importance.
“The historic building has been carefully preserved as a museum for future generations.”
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Contains IC ending with HIST root - three vowels distributed
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Worth 13 points; IC suffix enables adjective formation
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